India, Feb. 14 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday shared his vision for the United States' future ties with Beijing, calling China "a very important player in the world." He also offered to mediate in the India-China border issues.

Expressing optimism about future relations, Donald Trump said, "I think we are going to have a very good relationship with China. I got along with President Xi very well until COVID...I think China is a very important player in the world."

Addressing the media alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House, Trump said, "I look at India, I do see the skirmishes on the border, which are quite vicious, and I guess they continue to go on. If I could be of help, I'd love to help, because that shou...