Trade negotiations between the United States and China stalled shortly after a 12 May agreement between the two countries to reduce their tariff rates while talks took place.

Donald Trump has said he will visit China after speaking to its leader Xi Jinping over the phone. The US president said he had reciprocated with an invite to the White House during the "very good talk" - though such a trip has not been confirmed by either side.

US-China trade talks in London after a positive call with Xi Jinping, aiming to resolve ongoing disputes over tariffs and rare earth materials.