U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was not seeking a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but added that he may visit China at Xi's invitation, which Trump said had been extended.

U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in Stockholm to discuss trade tariffs and a potential summit between their leaders. U.S.

Top trade officials from China and the United States have launched a new round of talks aimed at easing tensions over tariffs.

"That doesn’t make sense," said Gordon Chang, an expert on U.S.-China relations. "There are many other countries at the BRICS summit, not just Brazil. To me, it’s extremely significant that Xi Jinping is not going. It suggests turbulence at home ...

Last week too, Donald Trump said he was considering the visit following an official invitation by China's Xi Jinping

President Xi Jinping calls on China, EU to enhance global stability and certainty as their relations reach a pivotal moment.

China's top leadership has recently pledged to curb "involutionary" competition amid intense price wars in the country.

Donald Trump indicated a possible visit to China but refuted claims of seeking a summit with Xi Jinping during trade talks.

Heavy rainfall has led to 30 deaths in Beijing and cut power to some villages as eastern and central parts of China face more wild weather, with President Xi Jinping urging authorities to keep people safe.