US President Donald Trump extended an invitation to Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a White House summit in September. Trump praised the strong bond between the two nations during his state visit to Beijing. He noted a positive and constructive discussion with Xi. The leaders expressed a desire for continued engagement and a stable partnership.

Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.

BEIJING - US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a state visit to China.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump met in Beijing. The leaders engaged in high-level discussions. Topics included trade, Taiwan, and Iran. The meeting…