Trump and Xi: Bridging the Great Divide

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in South Korea to address strategic bilateral issues. High on the agenda are trade disputes, including tariffs and rare-earth exports. The meeting underscores the need for renewed diplomatic efforts between the two global powerhouses.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Beijing | Updated: 29-10-2025 14:55 IST | Created: 29-10-2025 14:55 IST
Trump and Xi: Bridging the Great Divide
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In a highly anticipated summit, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will convene on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Busan, South Korea. The meeting aims to tackle long-standing and strategic issues between the two economic giants.

With trade-related tensions at an all-time high, the two leaders will discuss, among other issues, the sale of TikTok to American firms and a potential easing of rare-earth export restrictions. Trump is also expected to address fentanyl trafficking and American agricultural exports.

Despite the complexities involved, Trump expressed optimism, citing recent phone discussions with Xi as laying the groundwork for a 'great deal' that could benefit both nations in these turbulent economic times.

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