In a highly anticipated diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet on October 30 in South Korea.
The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, which is scheduled from October 31 to November 1.
This marks the first face-to-face encounter between the two leaders since Trump’s re-election, and comes at a time of escalating tensions between the U.S. and China.
The White House confirmed that Trump would attend the APEC summit and engage in discussions with Xi.
Key topics of conversation are expected to include trade, energy cooperation, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. However, the meeting is especially significant as it occurs amid a fraught trade relationship.
Recently, Trump warned that if China does not ease restrictions on real estate investments, the U.S. would consider imposing a 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting in November.
While the Trump-Xi meeting has long been anticipated, uncertainty surrounding the escalating trade war between the two global powers had cast doubt on the possibility of such a summit.
But now, with both leaders making the trip to South Korea, hopes are high that dialogue might pave the way for de-escalation on some fronts.
This summit comes at a pivotal moment in U.S.-China relations, and the world will be watching closely to see if this high-stakes meeting can cool tensions or bring new challenges to the global stage.
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