Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday, days before the incoming US president returns to the White House, with both leaders vowing to take a positive approach to improving ties between the rival countries.
Xi Jinping said he hoped for a "good start" to relations with Donald Trump, who in turn said "it is my expectation that we will solve many problems together, and starting immediately."
Trump in the election campaign threatened China and other US trading partners with huge tariffs, but he has also said he is open to talks with Xi, a leader he has long openly admired.