Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a high-stakes meeting in Busan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), this Thursday, marking their first face-to-face discussion in over a year. The talks come amid shifting global economic dynamics and heightened regional security concerns across Asia.
Analysts anticipate discussions will focus on bilateral trade tensions, technology competition, and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The ROK's strategic role as host underscores its growing diplomatic influence in Northeast Asia, while cross-strait relations remain a sensitive priority for Beijing.
Business leaders are closely watching for signals on tariff adjustments, particularly affecting semiconductor supply chains connecting the Chinese mainland, the ROK, and global markets. Meanwhile, academics highlight the meeting's potential to shape climate cooperation frameworks ahead of November's APEC Leaders’ Meeting.
For Asian diaspora communities, the summit revives hopes for streamlined cross-border travel policies suspended during recent geopolitical strains. Travel industry observers suggest any agreements could impact 2024 tourism recovery plans across East Asia.
