Washington, Aug. 26 -- US President Donald Trump announced that 600,000 Chinese students would be allowed to study in American colleges, even as trade negotiations with Beijing continue.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the decision was crucial for maintaining ties between the two nations.

"I hear so many stories that we're not going to allow their students," Trump told reporters.

"We're going to allow their students to come in. It's very important, 600,000 students. It's very important. But we're going to get along with China," he added.

Reinforcing his stance on US-China relations, Trump, during a bilateral meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, stressed that the United States would maintain a "great ...