China's President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, November 9, 2017. Thomas Peter, Reuters
SCMP: Donald Trump reveals he called Xi Jinping ‘king’ – and says Xi liked it
* US president recalls remark on eve of resumption of talks seeking a deal to end the US-China trade war
* China is unlikely to take Trump’s rhetoric ‘too seriously’ expert says
US President Donald Trump has said he called Chinese President Xi Jinping a “king” during a visit to China 18 months ago, and said his Chinese host “liked it”.
Speaking at a Republican fundraising dinner in Washington on Tuesday, Trump shared the episode with guests, apparently to underline his friendly relationship with the Chinese leader.
The revelation came a day before negotiators from the United States and China began another round of highly anticipated talks in Washington to try to end their months-long trade war.
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