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Xi to Meet Trump in South Korea to Discuss Bilateral Ties

Published: Oct. 29, 2025 4:03 p.m. GMT+8

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A foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Oct. 29 that President Xi Jinping will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 30 local time to exchange views on China-U.S. relations and issues of common concern. Photo: VCG

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump will meet in Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 30 to discuss bilateral relations and issues of common concern, China’s foreign ministry announced on Wednesday.

The summit aims to steady the world’s most important bilateral relationship after a period of renewed friction over trade. The meeting comes just days after the two countries’ top diplomats held a preparatory phone call and follows recent talks in Kuala Lumpur that produced a “framework consensus” to resolve pressing economic disputes.

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Xi Jinping and Donald Trump will meet in Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 30 to discuss U.S.-China relations.
The summit follows recent diplomatic talks and a “framework consensus” on resolving economic disputes.
Both sides emphasized the importance of a stable relationship and mutual respect ahead of the meeting.

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Before Oct. 27, 2025：: Talks are held in Kuala Lumpur between Chinese and U.S. officials, resulting in a framework consensus to resolve economic disputes.

Oct. 27, 2025：: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss bilateral relations and prepare for the upcoming leaders’ summit.

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