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Trump and Xi Meet in South Korea as Trump Says China Will Help on Ukraine

Trump says Xi will help pursue a path to end the war in Ukraine.

Overview

  • The leaders held a 1 hour 40 minute meeting in Busan after a livestreamed opening session that featured handshakes and conciliatory remarks.
  • Trump told reporters on Air Force One that Ukraine was discussed at length and that the United States and China would work together to try to end the conflict.
  • He described the talks as having produced many important decisions without disclosing specifics, leaving outcomes unannounced.
  • Trump said they agreed on follow-up diplomacy, with a trip to China in April next year and a subsequent visit by Xi to the United States.
  • Xi voiced readiness to continue cooperation and praised Trump's role in the recent Gaza ceasefire, while no concrete agreements on tariffs or trade measures were announced.