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Global Leaders Navigate Tense U.S.-China Relations Amid Trade Conflicts

10/26/2025

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Carney Navigates Tensions

Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping amid U.S. trade tensions.
Michael Kovrig, a former diplomat, urges Canada to cautiously handle ties with China and safeguard dealings.
China's ambassador to the United Kingdom threatens severing ties unless Britain acknowledges Taiwan as part of China.
In Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi struggles to balance U.S.–China relations amid build-up and disputes.

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Xi Strengthens Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit South Korea, his first trip there in 11 years.
The visit will be Xi's first meeting with South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung since his inauguration.
Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, emphasized the importance of China-South Korea relations and a commitment to stability and mutual benefits.
He said China is ready to deepen strategic cooperative partnership with South Korea, emphasizing good-neighborliness.

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Carney Navigates Tensions

Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping amid U.S. trade tensions.
Michael Kovrig, a former diplomat, urges Canada to cautiously handle ties with China and safeguard dealings.
China's ambassador to the United Kingdom threatens severing ties unless Britain acknowledges Taiwan as part of China.
In Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi struggles to balance U.S.–China relations amid build-up and disputes.

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