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Trump and Xi Strengthen Ties at APEC Summit in Busan

11/25/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, on October 30, 2025, during the APEC summit.
Trump confirmed a Monday call with Xi to discuss Ukraine, fentanyl, and agriculture.
He emphasized a strong U.S.–China relationship and announced reciprocal in-person meetings starting with a Beijing trip in April, while China said Busan agreements are being implemented, including tariff reductions and pausing rare-earth export controls.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, on October 30, 2025, during the APEC summit.
Trump confirmed a Monday call with Xi to discuss Ukraine, fentanyl, and agriculture.
He emphasized a strong U.S.–China relationship and announced reciprocal in-person meetings starting with a Beijing trip in April, while China said Busan agreements are being implemented, including tariff reductions and pausing rare-earth export controls.