The high-profile meeting followed recent talks between senior officials from both countries on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, signalling a continued push toward resolving economic tensions.

During the meeting, President Xi expressed his willingness to work closely with the US, emphasising that China and the United States could accomplish more through cooperation.

He said, “China & the US can work together to accomplish more, and he is ready to continue working with Donald Trump.” Xi also said that he’s looking forward to solid US-China relations.

He stressed the importance of maintaining strong bilateral ties and building a relationship based on friendship and mutual respect, even while acknowledging that occasional disagreements are natural. He said, Both nations don’t always see eye-to-eye with us, but it is normal.

 President Trump called Xi a “great leader of a great country” and referred to him as a friend. He expressed confidence in the future of US-China relations, saying, “I think we’re going to have a fantastic relationship for a long period of time.”

As the meeting concluded, Trump departed South Korea aboard Air Force One, heading back to Washington without offering further comments. Meanwhile, Xi Jinping travelled to Gyeongju for the upcoming APEC summit, marking his first visit to South Korea in over a decade.