Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that Beijing and Washington should be "partners and friends," at his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on addressing trade and tariff concerns.

The meeting concluded in about one hour and 40 minutes, according to Chinese state media, with the two leaders shaking hands before leaving the venue without making public comments.

This is the first time the two leaders met in person since Trump began his second term in January.

"We are gonna have a very successful meeting," Trump said at the photo-op with Xi before walking into the meeting. While calling Xi "a very tough negotiator," Trump played up his ties with the Chinese leader, saying that "we've always had a very good relationship."

When asked whether the two leaders would finalize a t

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