China Urges Joint Efforts With Japan, South Korea, ASEAN in Science and Tech

China's Premier Li Qiang, gives his opening remark as Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi, center, and South Korea President Lee Jae Myung sit next to him during the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Vincent Thian/Pool via REUTERS

South Korea's hopes for Asia-Pacific forum take backseat as Trump and Xi come to town

By Jihoon Lee and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) -After weeks of frantic negotiations, South Korea's hopes of a breakthrough on U.S. tariffs ahead of this week's Asia-Pacific leaders' meeting are fading,

Trump’s focus turns to Japan and South Korea as Asia trip continues

Trump's Asia tour focuses on strengthening ties with Japan and South Korea amid regional tensions. Key meetings planned with allies on trade and security cooperation.

Trapped Between U.S. and China, South Korea Feels Trade War’s Pressure

A preliminary tariff deal with President Trump called for a large investment in the United States, while China has warned Seoul not to side with Washington.

'If we're in a war we will win the war,' Trump tells cheering troops on US carrier in Japan

Takaichi also noted that America would celebrate its 250th birthday next year - and promised gifts of cherry trees to Washington and Japanese made fireworks. Trump seemed flattered by the gesture, although he was perhaps more impressed by Takaichi’s promise to increase Japanese defence spending to 2% of its GDP.

Live updates: Trump meets with Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo

U.S. President Donald Trump discussed trade with Japan's newly elected leader Sanae Takaichi as Trump began one of the busiest days of his Asia trip.
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