US President Donald Trump on Thursday called Chinese President Xi Jinping a "great leader" as the two heads of state held talks in Beijing.⁣ ⁣ Speaking in his opening remarks during the talks at the Great Hall of the People, Trump said he has "such respect for China" and the job Xi has done.⁣ ⁣ Trump also highlighted the high-level US business delegation accompanying him, describing their presence as a gesture of respect towards China and its leader.⁣ ⁣ At the invitation of Xi, Trump is on a state visit to China from Wednesday to Friday. ⁣ ⁣ #XiJinping #DonaldTrump #ChinaUS #StateVisit