‘Hand in hand’: Xi tells Trump as US-China near breakthrough trade agreement

In a crucial diplomatic moment, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have begun high-level talks aimed at finalizing a long-awaited trade deal between Washington and Beijing. Meeting amid global anticipation, Xi struck an optimistic tone, saying both nations must ‘stay the right course and ensure the steady sailing of the giant ship of China-US relations.’ Xi praised Trump’s ‘Make America Great Again’ vision, emphasising that China’s growth can align with America’s prosperity, calling the two nations ‘partners and friends.’