NEW : Xi says meeting could `` chart the future of China - U.S. relations '' NEW : Obama says a peaceful , prosperous U.S. is good for the California , world . The two leaders meet for two-day in the desert around China , Palm Springs . Both he and U.S. President Barack Obama pointed out their meeting is happening sooner than some expected , a testament they said to both men 's recognition of the importance of solid relations between the two countries . The talks come as the U.S. has said cyberattacks have originated from China .
NEW : Xi says meeting could `` chart the future of China - U.S. relations '' NEW : Obama says a peaceful , prosperous U.S. is good for the California , world . The two leaders meet for two-day in the desert around China , Palm Springs . The talks come as the U.S. has said cyberattacks have originated from China .