Trump calls for closer ties with China during dinner with Xi Jinping in White House dinner

Washington, Sep 25 (UNI) US President Donald Trump called for closer ties with China during a White House state dinner, saying Washington and Beijing should work towards a relationship that supports prosperity and security for future generations. Trump, who has often highlighted his personal relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, described Xi and his wife as "truly outstanding, amazing people". "As the leaders of our two nations, President Xi and I both understand that we represent different systems, but the ties between our people endure," Trump said on Thursday. "And we've never gotten along better." Xi, speaking at the dinner,…