US President Donald Trump called Xi Jinping a "tough negotiator" while expressing optimism over a "fantastic deal" as he met the Chinese President after six years for high-stakes talks on trade and tariffs in South Korea on Thursday.
The Chinese president echoes similar opitmism, saying that it normal for world's two biggest economies to have friction, but China and the US should build a strong foundation and help each other prosper.
Trump is meeting face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, a chance for the leaders of the world's two largest economies to stabilise relations after months of turmoil over trade issues.
