China's Xi Jinping calls on Donald Trump for trade compromise

Presidents express willingness to stick to G20 agreement in phone call, says news agency

China's president, Xi Jinping, has called for Donald Trump to reach a compromise on trade, as discussions continue in an attempt to avert the imposition of heavy tariffs on goods.

Xinhua, a Chinese state-controlled news organisation, reported on Sunday that Xi told Trump in a telephone call that he had "hopes that both teams can meet each other halfway and reach an agreement beneficial to both countries and the world as early as possible".

Just had a long and very good call with President Xi of China. Deal is moving along very well. If made, it will be very comprehensive, covering all subjects, areas and points of dispute. Big progress being made!