China's Foreign Ministry says it welcomes the summit between Putin and Trump and hopes it will help address global issues.

LU KANG, SPOKESPERSON CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY "Both Russia and the United States are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council with great influence on international affairs. The two countries also bear important responsibilities for international peace and security. It is definitely good for the cause of international peace and development that Russia and the US improve their bilateral relations and the two sides can enhance communication and dialogue. It is also conducive for the international community to jointly cope with common and global challenges."