The talks will take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ informal meeting, drawing wide international attention amid ongoing tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
Trump said he was looking forward to the meeting and described his outlook as “optimistic,” adding that the two sides may make progress on several outstanding issues. Relations between Beijing and Washington remain strained over trade, technology restrictions, security dynamics in the Asia-Pacific, and Taiwan.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the meeting will focus on “strategic and long-term issues” in the China–U.S. relationship, as well as major international and regional developments. “China is willing to work with the United States to ensure the talks yield positive and constructive outcomes,” Guo said at a press briefing in Beijing.
Neither side has disclosed a detailed agenda for the talks. However, analysts widely expect discussions to cover trade and economic cooperation, military and security tensions, AI competition, and geopolitical flashpoints in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Busan meeting comes as both countries seek to stabilize relations after a period of escalating friction. Diplomatic engagements have increased in recent months, including high-level military dialogues and working-level economic talks, raising hopes for further communication between Beijing and Washington.
