Trump plans to meet Xi in Busan during APEC, but he is already telling press it might not actually happen. He is publicly linking tariffs, Taiwan stability, and a "deal" with China in the same breath. Beijing has not confirmed the final agenda.
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APEC News⚡ | Trump Arrives in Asia for The APEC Summit Where He Will Meet Other Leaders On Side
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Trump plans to meet Xi in Busan during APEC, but he is already telling press it might not actually happen. He is publicly linking tariffs, Taiwan stability, and a "deal" with China in the same breath. Beijing has not confirmed the final agenda.
President Trump dances at Malaysian arrival ceremony. 
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Trump is set to ink a trade deal with Malaysia where he is expected to meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Sil on the side.
U.S. and Chinese negotiators in Malaysia say they are down to the final details of a draft trade deal.
US Treasury Secretary said talks in Malaysia between U.S. and Chinese delegations created a very substantial framework and laid a good foundation for the upcoming Trump Xi meeting. He said the talks addressed tariffs, rare earth controls, fentanyl, and agricultural trade.
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US Treasury Secretary said talks in Malaysia between U.S. and Chinese delegations created a very substantial framework and laid a good foundation for the upcoming Trump Xi meeting. He said the talks addressed tariffs, rare earth controls, fentanyl, and agricultural trade.
Trump just landed in Japan and got a full red carpet welcome. He meets PM Sanae Takaichi (Japan’s first female PM) within hours. Tokyo is pledging $550B into U.S. industry and promising higher defense spend.
Seoul says there is no concrete plan for a Trump & Kim Jong Un meeting “anytime soon,” despite Trump saying he’s ready.
ROK also says the big U.S. & Korea trade/industry package (incl. $350B investment) is still not finalized.
Seoul is dealing with mass anti-China street protests just days before Xi Jinping and Trump arrive for APEC in Gyeongju. Govt is now warning against harassment of Chinese residents and weighing limits on “hate rallies” because optics could blow up the summit.
Canada's Carney says will meet China's Xi at APEC, open to Trump talks.
Australia’s PM says he raised two issues with China’s Premier:
.) Australia’s critical minerals deal with the United States. 
.) a Chinese fighter jet’s “hostile maneuvers” near an Australian P-8 over the South China Sea. PM still called the meeting “positive.”
Russia says it is ready to build large nuclear plants and small modular reactors in Malaysia, after talks in Kuala Lumpur, and frames this as part of wider energy and tech exports. This is direct Russian civil nuclear expansion in ASEAN.
China and ASEAN signed an upgraded free pact that adds digital economy, green economy and supply chain chapters. Beijing is using the deal to deepen regional trade ties as U.S. tariffs stay in place, and to present itself as an open market partner in Southeast Asia.
U.S. President Donald Trump met Japan's new Prime Minister in Tokyo for talks on trade and regional security. Japan's PM is backing a faster defense buildup as tensions with China stay high.
China's premier called for China, Japan, South Korea and ASEAN to work together in science and technology, including joint research in AI, robotics, biomedicine and clean energy. He said the region should strengthen digital and supply chain ties and handle disputes through dialogue.
The United States and Japan are finalizing a joint document on rare earths and other critical minerals. Reuters reports President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plan to sign it to strengthen supply chains and secure material for high tech and defense industries.
Trump declares the US-Japan alliance is at its strongest level ever: Anything I can do to help Japan, we will be there.
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Japan PM & Trump boarded the carrier George Washington in Yokosuka today, addressing US troops and Japan’s Self Defense Forces.
Japan’s Defense Minister meets US “War Secretary” in Tokyo on 29 Oct to lock in tighter deterrence and raise Okinawa basing issues. Says Tokyo will decide its own defense buildup “based on what Japan needs to defend its peace, independence, & sovereignty,” not just chase a % of GDP spending.
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau told lawmakers the US ran at least 15 joint drills with Indo Pacific allies in 4 months to counter China and the China Russia bloc. Taipei says US partners are training for long-range anti-ship strikes, cyber, space, and rapid reinforcement.