Xi and Trump speak on phone

BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, on Tuesday at the latter's request.

Trump said he looks forward to meeting Xi again during the upcoming Group of 20 summit in the Japanese city of Osaka later this month, and conducting in-depth discussions on bilateral ties and issues of common concern.

Xi said he stands ready to meet Trump in Osaka to exchange views on fundamental issues concerning the development of China-US relations.

The Chinese leader also stressed that the two sides should solve their trade problems through talks on an equal footing.