President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday, and both countries pledged to restart tariff and trade talks in the coming days. Trump hailed the call as "positive," with both leaders inviting the other to visit their respective countries.

The US and Chinese leaders have spoken amid stalled negotiations between both countries over tariffs that have roiled global trade.

Xi Jinping emphasised China's commitment to past agreements, despite both sides blaming each other for breaches during phone call with his US counterpart Donald Trump.