Speaking on Friday in Russia, Chinese President Xi Jinping called U.S. President Donald Trump his friend, possibly a hint that tensions between their countries over security and trade... might ease.<br />Speaking at an economic forum in St. Petersburg, President Xi said that the two countries have "strong trade and investment connections."<br />China, he said, is not interested in breaking off relations with the U.S., and President Trump, who is his friend, he said,... will feel the same way.<br />The two leaders are set to meet face to face on the sidelines of the G20 in Japan, which starts on June 28th. <br />
