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US, China Leaders Meet Amid Trade War

Steve Herman

   OSAKA, JAPAN - Both the U.S. and Chinese presidents, as they began a
   tense meeting Saturday, expressed hope about improving relations amid
   their escalating trade war.

   Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, sitting across the table from each other
   on the sidelines of the Group of 20 leaders' summit in Osaka, made
   brief statements but did not answer any questions from a group of
   reporters.

   "China and the United States both benefit from cooperation and lose in
   a confrontation," Xi stated. "Cooperation and dialogue are better than
   friction and confrontation."

   Xi added that he wanted to exchange views with Trump "on the
   fundamental issues concerning the growth of China-U.S. relations so as
   to set the direction of our relationship."

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