US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was not seeking a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but added that he may visit China at Xi’s invitation, which Trump said had been extended. “I may go to China, but it would only be at the invitation of President Xi, which has been extended. Otherwise, no interest!,” Trump said on Truth Social. Aides to Trump and Xi have discussed a potential meeting between the leaders during a trip by the US president to Asia later this year, sources previously said.

Washington and Beijing said to be working to secure visit by US president, who might stop in China around the Apec summit, sources say.

President Trump considers visiting China at President Xi's invitation, amid discussions for a potential face-to-face meeting between the leaders.