Xi and Trump Meet in Osaka: Leaders' talks grab spotlight at G20 Summit

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The meeting between Xi and Trump grabbed much of the attention at the G20 Summit as the world anxiously awaits to see if there will be an easing of trade tensions between the two countries. CGTN's Zou Yun has more on the media focus.

The leaders of the world's two biggest economies making headlines worldwide. The ongoing trade tension between China and the US is one of the biggest uncertainties in the global economy. Many international media say resuming talks will inject confidence into global financial markets.

Bloomberg says the return to the negotiating table ends a six-week stalemate that has unnerved companies and investors.

The BBC says the resumption of talks and pressing the pause button on more tariffs will be seen in the short term as positive for markets and American businesses.

But pressing the pause button is just that -- a pause. That's why Channel News Asia quoted the words of Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, that it is "good news", but there is a long way to go before the problems are solved.

Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon says US policies have caused widespread concern in the international community while China has offered the possibility of unlimited development in various fields.

BAN KI-MOON FORMER UN SECRETARY GENERAL "If Sino-US trade friction continues to worsen, the world economy will be severely damaged. So it's fortunate that during the Osaka G20 Summit, leaders of China and the United States met with each other. I hope that Sino-US economic and trade frictions will be resolved suitably."

Optimism was also expressed by heads of international organizations.

TAKEHIKO NAKAO, PRESIDENT ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK "The trade dispute between the world's two major economies is not positive to the global economy. I think the spirit of cooperation is there, and I hope to the interest of regional economy, Asian economy and global economy, I hope the discussion between China and US will go well."

ZOU YUN BEIJING "The consensus reached between the presidents of China and the US has offered some relief to the global financial market. Experts say now comes the hard part -- finding consensus on trade at the negotiating table. ZY, CGTN, BJ."