Trump congratulates China's Xi on 'extraordinary elevation'

The two also discussed North Korea and trade, Trump said in a Twitter post

Reuters

Published October 26, 2017

China's new Politburo Standing Committee members — (L-R) Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, and Han Zheng — arrive to meet with the press at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping to congratulate him on a new leadership lineup unveiled at the Chinese ruling Communist Party Congress.

The two also discussed North Korea and trade, Trump said in a Twitter post.

“Spoke to President Xi of China to congratulate him on his extraordinary elevation. Also discussed NoKo & trade, two very important subjects!” he wrote.