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BEIJING, Nov. 1-- Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday held a telephone conversation, speaking of bilateral trade and the Korean Peninsula issue while agreeing to meet bilaterally during the upcoming G20 summit in Argentina. Trump said during the conversation that he looks forward to meeting Xi during the G20 summit so that they can have an in-depth discussion about some major issues. The U.S. president added that he hopes their two countries will make joint efforts to prepare for the meeting. The United States attaches importance to U.S.-China economic and trade cooperation and would like to continue to expand export to China, he said, adding that the economic teams from the two sides need to enhance exchanges and consultations. Trump also voiced his support for the China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be held from Nov. 5-10 in Shanghai, which is the first of its kind in China. It is very important for the heads of state of the United Stats and China to keep frequent, direct communication, Trump said, and he and Xi should keep in touch with each other. Trump also said he attaches importance to a good relationship with Xi and is willing to extend, through Xi, his good wishes to the Chinese people. In the telephone conversation held at the invitation of Trump, Xi said he is glad to talk with Trump over phone. And he also attaches importance to a good relationship with Trump. | 
