Trump and Xi Meet After Six Years: Pledging "Fantastic Relationship" Despite US-China Tensions

Oct 30, 2025 12:55 pm CST

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first face-to-face meeting in six years in South Korea, where both leaders expressed desires for improved relations despite ongoing tensions. Trump praised Xi as "a great leader" and announced a one-year rare earths agreement, while Xi emphasized the countries' responsibilities as major global powers and the potential for partnership despite differences.