New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- In a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about future relations with China while acknowledging past tensions, particularly in the wake of COVID-19.

In reply to a question by ANI, Trump addressed ongoing global conflicts, including the India-China border tensions and the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for de-escalation.

Trump said, "I think we're going to have a very good relationship with China. I got along with President Xi very well until COVID. That was a bridge too far. But until then, I got along with President Xi very, very well. We were very close, as leaders go."

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