October 24, 2025
A US-China trade war, which had been simmering for months, exploded into full view in early October, after Beijing dramatically expanded curbs on exports of rare earths minerals. PHOTOS: AFP
US President Trump to meet Chinese counterpart Xi in South Korea on Oct 30 as part of Asia swing
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Mr Trump departs for Malaysia late on Oct 24 and will also visit Japan and South Korea, where he will meet Mr Xi on Oct 30 after addressing APEC CEO Summit.
