CHINESE President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump on Friday hailed their talks as “historic” and “landmark”, as the American leader wrapped up his three-day visit on a high note, but no deals on any contentious issues were announced. Both Presidents, who held several rounds of talks covering a range of global issues, including the Iran war and bilateral trade frictions, concluded their discussions with a private meeting at Zhongnanhai, the well-guarded compound in Beijing where top leaders reside. Trump and Xi walked and talked at the well-curated compound, occasionally stopping to admire the trees and flowers in the garden. Trump described the trip as “very successful, world-renowned, and unforgettable,” according to the Chinese account. Calling Xi “an old friend of mine,” the US President said he had “great respect” for his Chinese counterpart and expressed a willingness to maintain “sincere and in-depth communication.”

 

Trump said he looked forward to welcoming Xi to the White House. Noting that Trump’s visit was a “historic” and “landmark” one, Xi said the two sides had set a “new vision” of building a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability. “We had reached important common understandings on maintaining stable economic and trade ties, expanding practical cooperation in various fields, and properly addressing each other’s concerns,” Xi said. The two sides also agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on international and regional issues, Xi said. The visit is conducive to enhancing mutual understanding, deepening mutual trust and improving the well-being of the two peoples, Xi said. “While President Trump hopes to make America great again, I am dedicated to leading the Chinese people toward national rejuvenation,” Xi said.