President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States in autumn this year at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday.

Wang was speaking to reporters after the summit between the two leaders in Beijing.

He called on the two sides to work together to make thorough preparations for the interactions and exchanges between the two heads of state, foster a favourable atmosphere and build up more outcomes.

Wang also said that the economic and trade teams of the two countries will work to expand two-way trade under a reciprocal tariff reduction framework.

The two sides have also agreed to establish a trade council and an investment council, and address each other's concerns over market access for agricultural products, he added. (Xinhua)


Edited by Aaron Tam