Xi praises US state visit 'perfection' as Trump calls meetings 'very productive'

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a state visit in Washington on Friday with mutual praise, meeting reporters as they and their wives, Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan, gathered for tea at the White House. Trump called the visit "very productive," saying "we've made great strides, very positive for both countries," and predicted farmers would be pleased with the outcome. Xi, speaking through a translator, praised the arrangements as done to "the highest order of perfection" and thanked Trump and the first lady for their hospitality, adding that "there is thought in every little detail.", according to Fox News.

Xi described his relationship with Trump in terms of jointly steering ties between the two countries, saying the two agreed during Trump's May visit to China on a vision of strategic stability, and that this visit added further substance to that goal, built on respect, fairness and reciprocity. He said the prospects for the relationship would grow brighter as a result.

Looking ahead, Xi said there would be further chances for the two leaders to meet before the year is out, pointing to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering set for China and a later G20 Summit scheduled at Trump's Doral resort in Miami. Trump responded that the two would continue talking often, closing by saying both countries were happy with how the visit had gone.

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