US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first in-person meeting in several years on Thursday, a long-anticipated encounter that could reshape the course of US-China relations after months of trade and strategic friction.

The talks, held at a South Korean air base in Busan on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, drew intense global attention. Both leaders appeared eager to signal a thaw in relations that have deteriorated over tariffs, export controls, and competing visions for global leadership.

As Trump greeted Xi on a red carpet, he expressed optimism about the talks. “We have a great relationship. Xi is a tough negotiator. We will be having some discussions, and we agree on a lot of things and will agree on more now. It’s

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