Trump and Xi Likely to Meet at APEC Amid Stalled US-China Talks

Sunday, September 14, 2025

SAEDNEWS: The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping might not take place as a summit in Beijing as originally planned, media sources reported.

Trump and Xi Likely to Meet at APEC Amid Stalled US-China Talks

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Madrid on Sunday for the fourth round of high-level talks, potentially paving the way for a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of the APEC forum in South Korea on October 31.

Originally planned as a summit in Beijing, the Trump-Xi meeting may now take place on the sidelines of APEC, according to the Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the negotiations. The shift comes amid slow progress on key issues, including trade disputes and joint efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking.

The talks have intensified in recent days, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also engaging with Chinese officials, fueling speculation about a potential high-profile encounter between the two leaders.

Chinese authorities have signaled they could arrange a summit on short notice if Trump decides to attend, highlighting the fluid nature of diplomatic efforts between the world’s two largest economies.

As both nations navigate a tense mix of economic, security, and geopolitical challenges, the outcome of these discussions could shape US-China relations for months to come.



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