In this file photo taken on December 01, 2018 US President Donald Trump (R) and China´s President Xi Jinping (L) along with members of their delegations, hold a dinner meeting at the end of the G20 Leaders´ Summit in Buenos Aires, on December 01, 2018. Photo: AFP

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump tweeted on Monday that American relations with China had taken a “big leap forward.”



Terming his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping extraordinary, Trump said the US was dealing with China from a position of great strength, adding that China had much to gain if and when a deal is completed.



On Saturday, China and the United States agreed to a ceasefire in their bitter trade war after high-stakes talks in Argentina between President Trump and his Chinese President Xi Jinping, including no escalated tariffs on January 1.

“President Xi and I have a very strong and personal relationship. He and I are the only two people that can bring about massive and very positive change, on trade and far beyond, between our two great Nations. A solution for North Korea is a great thing for China and ALL!” the US president tweeted.



The US president added that he was certain of starting a meaningful dialogue with President Xi and President Vladimir Putin of Russain on bringing a halt to the uncontrollable arms race.





