Donald Trump has privately told his advisers he wants to visit China after being sworn in to office, three sources familiar with the talks told CNN, as the president-elect seeks to facilitate an open dialogue with Beijing while also pursuing hardline stance on the country.

Donald Trump has told advisers he wants to travel to China after taking office, according to people familiar with the discussions, as he seeks to deepen a relationship with Xi Jinping strained by tariff threats.

Trump has expressed interest in traveling to China in his first 100 days in office according to the Wall Street Journal.

The president-elect has vowed to impose tariffs and other mechanisms against China upon his return to the White House.

President-elect Donald Trump informed his advisers that he wants to visit China after he is sworn in as Commander-in-Chief to bolster his strained relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to a new report.