Xi Hails ‘Landmark’ Trump Summit, Says Many Outcomes Achieved

Chinese leader Xi Jinping hailed the results of his meetings with US President Donald Trump and touted an agreement on a new relationship for their countries, projecting optimism despite unresolved tensions and limited deals announced so far.

“This visit is a historic and landmark visit. Thus far, we have established a new bilateral relationship — a constructive strategic stable relationship — which constitutes a milestone event,” Xi said while hosting Trump in Zhongnanhai, the secretive headquarters of the ruling Communist Party and residence of its top leaders. “We have achieved many cooperative outcomes.”

Donald Trump is greeted by Xi Jinping at Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15.

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The two countries reached an “important ...