Sino-US ties at 'new historic starting point'

Trump says meeting with Xi was 'absolutely terrific', as they discuss issues ranging from Korean Peninsula to bilateral trade

President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump struck an upbeat, cooperative tone on Thursday on many key bilateral and regional issues, including the Korean Peninsula and trade.

China continued its "state visit-plus" reception for the US leader on Thursday, with a lavish welcoming ceremony featuring special arrangements, including the performance of US military music and the participation of 10 US students in the welcoming party, which normally consists of Chinese students.