Davos, Jan. 21 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Chinese President Xi Jinping as an "incredible man" who has achieved "amazing" things and is "highly respected by everybody," while reaffirming his longstanding positive rapport with both leaders Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump added that he initially called COVID-19 the "China virus" but decided to change it, saying there was no reason to make an issue over the name.

Speaking at the 56th Annual Summit of the World Economic Forum, Trump said, "I've always had a very good relationship with President Xi and with President Putin. President Xi of China is an incredible man. What he's done is amazing. He's highly respected by everybody. It was very severely i...