Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told US counterpart Donald Trump that while the two countries did not always see eye to eye, they should strive to be "partners and friends".

"China and the US can jointly shoulder our responsibility as major countries and work together to accomplish more great and concrete things for the good of our two countries and the whole world," Xi said as talks kicked off in South Korea's Busan.

Calling Xi a “tough negotiator,” Trump said he expected a “very successful meeting” with the Chinese leader, adding that they would have a “fantastic relationship for a long time.”

The meeting is a high-stakes effort to stabilise relations between the world’s two largest economies after months of escalating trade tensions.

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