Xi Jinping told Joe Biden that China was prepared to work with the new administration of Donald Trump to manage differences in his final meeting with his US counterpart.

Xi Jinping's critique of protectionism offers a preview of how China will position itself once Donald Trump takes office.

After two days of meetings in Lima that rarely ventured beyond platitudes in discussing the strategies of robust economic engagement, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum wrapped up Saturday with a spirit of detente that many fear the annual summit may not see again for the next four years.