Trump, Xi Jinping to meet in South Korea at APEC summit

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a positive and constructive phone call, agreeing to meet in person at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea next month, marking their first in-person meeting of Trump's second term. Trump also announced plans to visit China early next year, with Xi expected to visit the U.S. at a suitable time. The two leaders discussed several significant issues including trade, the fentanyl crisis, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the pending approval of a TikTok deal, with Trump indicating progress on these fronts. Although Trump suggested a TikTok deal had been approved, Chinese officials emphasized that any agreement must comply with Chinese laws and be based on market rules, while calling for a fair and non-discriminatory business environment in the U.S. Xi also warned against unilateral U.S. trade restrictions that could undermine bilateral progress. Overall, the call signaled a more cooperative tone in U.S.-China relations compared to previous tensions, as both sides expressed a willingness to negotiate and engage diplomatically.