Both countries "agreed to continue working to strengthen trade ties and develop joint projects that benefit both economies," the Argentine presidency said in a statement after the meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Xi also called for more international governance and cooperation on AI, Xinhua said. Earlier in the day, Xi touted China's support for the developing world and pledged more aid initiatives, including proposing an initiative with three other G20 members to help the Global South gain better access to scientific and technological innovations.