Pakistan, May 11 -- Former US President Donald Trump has hailed the first day of high-level trade talks with China as a major step forward, calling it a "total reset" in relations between the two economic powers. The negotiations began Saturday in Geneva at a Swiss diplomatic residence and are set to continue through the weekend.

Trump posted on Truth Social late Saturday night, stating, "Many things discussed, much agreed to. A total reset negotiated in a friendly, but constructive, manner." He described the discussions as "very good" and expressed optimism about the direction the talks are heading.

Top US officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lif...