US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting on Thursday in the South Korean port city of Busan, marking their first in-person encounter since Trump’s return to office in January, is expected to cover key strategic, economic and geopolitical issues, setting the stage for possible de-escalation of bilateral tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

Before the meeting President Trump posted on Truth Social: “Very much looking forward to my meeting with President Xi of China. It will take place in a few hours! President DJT.”

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Trump arrived in South Korea on Wednesday following a stop in Japan, part of an Asia tour focussed on strengthening regional partnerships and addressing trade and defence issues. The meeting with Xi follows renewed tension

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