CHINA has urged the US to “keep to its word” on the Hong Kong issue after President Donald Trump appeared to threaten Beijing in the ongoing trade war.

New talks will take place between the pair in a bid to reach a deal that would bring an end to the escalating tariff war instigated by Mr Trump, it was announced on Sunday.

Hours after the announcement the US president warned that China’s approach to the protests could potentially influence the outcome of negotiations with President Xi Xinping.