APEC

  • APEC Summit 2025: Asia-Pacific Leaders Gather in South Korea Amid Global Trade Tensions

    APEC Summit 2025: Asia-Pacific Leaders Gather in South Korea Amid Global Trade Tensions

    Oct 28, 2025 01:04 pm CST

    Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies convene in Gyeongju, South Korea for the APEC forum amid rising trade tensions. Representing over 50% of global GDP, the summit will address supply chains, WTO's role, and digital transformation, with anticipated meetings between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi to potentially ease trade conflicts.

  • Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs on China Following Rare Earth Export Restrictions

    Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs on China Following Rare Earth Export Restrictions

    Oct 11, 2025 01:05 am CST

    President Donald Trump announced he sees no reason to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming Asia trip after China restricted rare earth exports vital to American industries. Trump is now considering implementing massive tariffs on Chinese imports as tensions escalate between the world's two largest economies despite previous agreements to reduce trade barriers.

  • Trump Says TikTok Deal "Approved", Set To Visit China Next Year

    Trump Says TikTok Deal "Approved", Set To Visit China Next Year

    Sep 20, 2025 12:38 am CST

    US President Donald Trump on Friday said that the TikTok deal with China has been approved. Following a phone call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, Trump also stated that he would visit China in the "early part of next year".