South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to help revive dialogue with North Korea during a state summit in Gyeongju on Saturday, following an Asia-Pacific leaders’ forum. The meeting marked Xi’s first visit to South Korea in 11 years. Xi said China values its partnership with Seoul and is ready to […]
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has granted South Korea approval to build a nuclear powered submarine in the United States a move expected to strengthen the military partnership between Washington and Seoul amid rising regional tensions. The announcement came as Trump continued his official visit to South Korea, where he met […]
Washington and Beijing Announce Breakthrough Deal Covering Trade, Agriculture, and Rare Earth Exports U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he had agreed to cut tariffs on Chinese goods to 47%, following what he described as an “amazing and productive” meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the APEC Summit in South Korea. The […]
South Korea welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump with a full state ceremony on Wednesday, honoring him with the country’s Grand Order of Mugunghwa, its highest national decoration traditionally reserved for heads of state and royalty. The ceremony took place at the Blue House in Seoul, where South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented Trump with […]
The 2025 APEC CEO Summit opened in grand fashion on Wednesday with a Korean style gala welcoming world leaders, top executives, and policymakers from across the Asia-Pacific. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivered a defining opening address, calling for a more inclusive, innovation driven regional economy. He urged cooperation on technology, trade, and sustainable […]
Senior U.S. and Chinese economic officials have agreed on the framework of a potential trade deal, setting the stage for a high profile meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week. The agreement aims to pause new tariffs and ease export restrictions as both nations seek to stabilize their […]
Canada is seeking to arrange a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the upcoming summit in South Korea, according to a senior Canadian government official. Carney, who has emphasised the importance of re-establishing broad engagement with China after a period of strained relations, is scheduled to attend the APEC […]
The United States and China have established a preliminary framework for the transfer of TikTok’s ownership to U.S.-based control. This agreement, which addresses long-standing national security concerns, still requires formal approval from both nations’ leaders. The arrangement aims to prevent a ban of the popular social media platform while ensuring its operations comply with U.S. […]
The popular video sharing app TikTok is set to remain available in the United States, following confirmation from President Donald Trump that a framework deal has been reached between American and Chinese negotiators. Trump announced that he has extended the shutdown deadline to December 16, marking the fourth such extension in ongoing efforts to resolve […]
The United States and China have agreed on a preliminary framework to resolve long standing concerns over the Chinese owned social media platform TikTok, officials confirmed Wednesday. The deal sets the stage for a high-level meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled for Friday, where final terms are expected to […]