India, Sept. 26 -- US President Donald Trump's praise for Chinese President Xi Jinping's appearance came with a compliment for his wife, Peng Liyuan, as Xi began his three-day state visit to Washington on September 23. The Chinese President's visit, which runs from September 23 to 25, is centred on a summit with Trump and comes amid high-stakes US-China discussions.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "I met President Xi at the plane (Airport!) yesterday, and he looks strong, vibrant, and fit - Better than ever. Madam Xi, of course, BEAUTIFUL!" Truth Social serves as Trump's primary and preferred social media megaphone. The remark came as Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Xi and Peng during a high-profile state visit that i...