Xi Jinping hopes the US will grant concessions to North Korea (Image: EXPRESS) The premier’s comments were reported by the Chinese Xinhua News Agency. They follow mounting speculation US President Donald Trump will hold another summit with Kim this year. Kim, who is celebrating his 26h birthday in northern China, met with Xi in Beijing. Related articles World War 3: War expert warns North Korea STILL a THREAT to US WW3 WARNING: US troops forming 'strategic encirclement' around China The two leaders are believed to have met “in a cordial, friendly atmosphere” and discussed “China-DPRK relations and issues of common concern, and reached important consensus”. Xi told Kim he sees a “rare, historic opportunity” for a Korean peninsula settlement. More to follow... All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility