Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump on Friday hailed their talks as "historic" and "landmark", as the American leader wrapped up his three-day visit on a high note, but no deals on any contentious issues were announced.
Both Presidents, who held several rounds of talks covering a range of global issues, including the Iran war and bilateral trade frictions, concluded their discussions with a private meeting at Zhongnanhai, the well-guarded compound in Beijing where top leaders reside.
Trump and Xi walked and talked at the well-curated compound, occasionally stopping to admire the trees and flowers in the garden.
Trump described the trip as "very successful, world-renowned, and unforgettable," according to the Chinese account.
Calling Xi "an old friend of mine," the US president said he had "great respect" for his Chinese counterpart and expressed a willingness to maintain "sincere and in-depth communication."
