Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he believes China can open its markets to American goods. "I think it's going to happen," Trump told reporters, without providing further details. He also reiterated having a good relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Tensions between Washington and Beijing remain high over trade, intellectual property, human rights, COVID-19 origins, and policies toward Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Russia's war in Ukraine. Trump's confidence comes amid these ongoing disputes.

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