China says 'maintaining communication' with US over Trump visit

Beijing said on Monday it is in talks with Washington over a visit by US President Donald Trump expected this month.  "China and the United States are maintaining communication regarding President Trump's visit to China," foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a regular news briefing.

Lin added that Beijing had helped mediate in the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Washington has said Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2, although Beijing has yet to confirm those dates in line with its usual practice.