Xi Jinping shines as a champion of multilateralism at the APEC summit, positioning Beijing against 'hegemony' in a clear reference to the United States. The Chinese president strengthened ties with his partners and stole the spotlight at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which concluded on Saturday in South Korea. There, China solidified its status as a major power following Donald Trump's departure. Xi held talks with Trump on Thursday, their first direct meeting since 2019, prior to the APEC leaders' summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. After reaching a truce in the fierce trade war with Beijing, Trump headed directly to Washington.
