Ahead of the talks, analysts had argued that US–China ties had entered a more transactional phase, where both sides focus on leverage rather than compromise.

The Chinese president expressed hope that the two countries would become partners rather than rivals at a moment of “turbulence and transformation” in the world.

President Donald Trump is kicking off the busiest portion of his three-day visit to China. It's a trip that may end up focusing more on pageantry and symbolism than major…

There was a lot of grand talk about stabilizing the relationship, and few deliverables.

Trump, Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals announced