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Xi Jinping Pushes Trade Ties Amid Supply Chain Warnings

11/1/2025

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At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, Chinese President Xi Jinping sought closer trade ties while warning nations not to rely on Chinese supply chains.
Following a truce with U.S. President Donald Trump, Xi suspended new export controls on rare earths.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raised concerns about these controls and militarization.
Analysts say Southeast Asian states balance ties with United States and China to gain benefits.

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Story summary

At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, Chinese President Xi Jinping sought closer trade ties while warning nations not to rely on Chinese supply chains.
Following a truce with U.S. President Donald Trump, Xi suspended new export controls on rare earths.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raised concerns about these controls and militarization.
Analysts say Southeast Asian states balance ties with United States and China to gain benefits.