Xi Jinping said Taiwan's reunification with China must happen and that history cannot be stopped. China claims the self-governed island, which Taipei rejects. G7 foreign ministers said Chinese actions east of Taiwan threaten stability. Trump is preparing for an Asian trip, and the US confirmed a possible three-way summit with Russia and China.
Why it matters: Tension over Taiwan affects global trade and chip supply.
Bessent said the US and China should harbor no illusions as they cooperate and compete on AI. Rubio and Wang Yi spoke by phone. Trump heads to Asia next week for ASEAN and APEC after midterm losses. China extended a pause on rare earth export limits to Jan. 10.
Why it matters: Trade and chip rules between the two largest economies affect prices and technology worldwide.
Trump said he will travel to China for the APEC summit on November 18 and 19. He said he thinks he will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin there. No meetings have been confirmed in the headlines.
Why it matters: A meeting of the three leaders could affect trade talks and efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
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