The U.S. will share closely held technology to allow South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine, President Donald Trump said ahead of a meeting with China’s leader Xi Jinping.

The face-to-face talks, their first since Trump’s return to office, come on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on Wednesday (Thursday morning local time).

In Asia for the first time this term, Donald Trump is expected to work on investment deals and peace efforts before meeting face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping to try to deescalate a trade war.

President Donald Trump will meet with key leaders over the next several days in Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, including a closely watched sit-down with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Follow for live updates.

Undercurrent News is reporting live from Qingdao, China for the 2025 edition of the China Fisheries and Seafood Exhibition