Xi Sets The Tone For Trump: China Drops Strong Message Just Ahead of High-Stakes US-China Meet

China’s Foreign Ministry said it hopes the upcoming meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump in Busan will “yield positive outcomes” and “inject new momentum” into China–U.S. relations. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized the importance of head-of-state diplomacy, calling the talks vital for stabilizing bilateral ties after months of volatility in the ongoing trade war. The meeting, set for Thursday, aims to address key issues of mutual interest, including trade, security, and global economic stability. Beijing stated that further details of the summit will be released soon as both sides look to reset a strained relationship.