Nigeria, May 14 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping says the US and China should be partners rather than rivals and find the right way to get along well in the changing global era.

The Chinese leader made the remarks on Thursday during his talks with visiting US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

PREMIUM TIMES reports that this is the first trip to China by a US leader since Mr Trump's previous visit, during his first term in 2017. The core aim of this visit centres on the current tense trade relationship between the two powers.

Shortly after Mr Trump's return to office, the two countries became embroiled in a trade war marked by sweeping tariffs, retaliatory measures, and growing geopolitical tension.

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