'Respect Xi a lot, hopefully he thinks the same of me': Trump ahead of China visit

Ahead of his trip to China, US President ⁠Donald Trump has one hope, apart from his other agendas, garnering the respect of the Chinese premier!

Talking to media on Monday, the Republican leader said that he respects Xi Jinping a lot and hoped the Chinese leader too feels the same about him.

Trump was interacting with the media before his visit to China for which the White House has also invited Elon Musk and Tim Cook alongside the US President.

Expanding on the agenda for the trip, Trump ‌said that ​he ⁠would be discussing the ⁠topic ‌of arms sales ‌to ⁠Taiwan with ‌Xi  in Beijing this ⁠week. 

Claiming that he has a great relationship with Xi, he said, "I respect Xi a lot, hopefully he respects me."

Trump also said that he would discuss about energy and Iran war during the talks.

(With agency inputs)