Trump China visit: US leader strikes warmer tone with Xi Jinping - BBC

US President Donald Trump has lavished praise on Chinese leader Xi Jinping, a marked contrast to his previous criticism of China on the flashpoint issues of North Korea and trade.

But he also urged Mr Xi to "work very hard" on persuading North Korea to denuclearise.

On China's trade surplus, Mr Trump surprised many when he said he did "not blame China" for "taking advantage".

The US president was speaking in Beijing while on a state visit.

He is in the Chinese capital as part of his five-nation tour of Asia. The two leaders held talks earlier on Thursday after a grand welcome for Mr Trump.

They also announced the signing of $250bn (£190bn) worth of business deals during Mr Trump's visit, although it is unclear how much of that figure is past deals being re-announced or simply the potential for future deals. - More

Trump China visit: US leader strikes warmer tone with Xi Jinping