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China Prepares for Xi-Trump Meeting Amid Taiwan Tensions

2/27/2026

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Beijing is preparing for a meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump in Busan, South Korea, on October 30, 2025.
Chinese government departments are researching U.S. President Donald Trump's potential demands and concessions.
Sources indicate various agreements are being discussed and a breakthrough on Taiwan is unlikely.
China has not officially confirmed Trump's visit.
The foreign ministry said the two countries are in communication about the trip.

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Beijing is preparing for a meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump in Busan, South Korea, on October 30, 2025.
Chinese government departments are researching U.S. President Donald Trump's potential demands and concessions.
Sources indicate various agreements are being discussed and a breakthrough on Taiwan is unlikely.
China has not officially confirmed Trump's visit.
The foreign ministry said the two countries are in communication about the trip.