India, May 16 -- US President Donald Trump returned from his China visit describing his discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping as a meeting between leaders of "two great countries", with the summit emerging as a powerful display of symbolism amid efforts to reset ties between Washington and Beijing.

Trump arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday evening after a brief refuelling stop in Anchorage, Alaska. He claimed that the trip resulted in significant trade agreements, including a deal involving China's purchase of 200 Boeing aircraft with a commitment for an additional 750 in the future, alongside agreements expected to benefit the American agriculture sector.

Calling the relationship between the United States and Ch...