Donald Trump said that Xi congratulated him on "so many tremendous successes."
US President Donald Trump will seek trade wins during final meetings with Xi Jinping on Friday at a superpower summit overshadowed by the Chinese leader's uncharacteristically sharp warning on Taiwan.
The US leader is hoping to seal business deals in sectors including agriculture, aviation and artificial intelligence, but will also look for geopolitical progress in areas including the Middle East war.
Trump's overtures to Xi, whom he described as a "great leader" and "friend", have so far been met with more muted tones by the Chinese leader.
The warm handshakes and pomp a day earlier was overshadowed by a blunt warning from Xi that missteps on the sensitive issue of Taiwan could push their two countries into "conflict".
