Xi and Trump’s high-stakes meeting in South Korea: everything you need to know
From the deals Xi and Trump made to notable omissions, here’s everything you need to know about the two leaders’ summit in Busan
1. Trump hails ‘great success’ as Xi talks raise hopes of easing US-China tensions
China and the United States have reached a truce on thorny issues ranging from soybeans and rare earths to fentanyl, following Thursday’s meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
2. ‘Amazing’ Xi-Trump summit, as it happened – deals struck as trade war thaws
Catch up on our live coverage of Xi and Trump’s first in-person meeting since the latter’s return to the White House.
3. 5 takeaways from the Xi-Trump summit in South Korea
The high-stakes summit between Xi and Trump took place in Busan, South Korea, on Thursday and lasted 100 minutes.
4. ‘Amazing’ praise: Xi and Trump thaw summit ice with loads of warmth
With smiles, firm handshakes and warm gestures, Xi and his US counterpart set a cordial, friendly tone before their historic summit. More than an hour and a half later, they emerged from their first face-to-face encounter in six years with the same genial manner.