From Fox News: President Donald Trump offered new details about his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, saying he expected the meeting to last several hours.
Trump made the comments during a diplomatic dinner hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae‑myung on Wednesday. Trump was caught on a hot mic as he sat down for the meal, saying his meeting with Xi on Thursday morning would last “three to four hours.”
“We’re going to have something that’s going to be very, very satisfactory to China and to us. I think we’re gonna have a — I think it’s going to be a very good meeting. I look forward to it tomorrow morning when we meet,” Trump said.
During his formal remarks, Trump also said he was confident that South Korea’s conflict with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un would “work out very well.”
“You have a neighbor that hasn’t been as nice as they could be, and I think they will be. I know Kim Jong Un very well, and I think things will work out very well,” Trump said during his speech.
NEW: President Trump praises South Korea’s red-carpet welcome and promises to help solve the “cloud” hanging over the region:
“You have a little bit of a cloud over your country and we’re going to get that cloud solved.”
“I know Kim Jong Un very well and I think things will… pic.twitter.com/rraLAvxEdP
— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 29, 2025
Trump was welcomed with the Star Spangled Banner in South Korea.
The Star-Spangled Banner is played for @POTUS in South Korea 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/2hy904BH0k
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 29, 2025
In a Truth Social post Wednesday morning, President Trump announced, “Bringing back Trillions of Dollars to USA! A great trip. Dealing with very smart, talented, and wonderful Leaders. Tomorrow, President Xi of China. It will be a great meeting for both!!! President DJT.”
Just minutes earlier, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had posted the following statement:
Heads-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable role in providing strategic guidance for China-U.S. relations.
In Busan, President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump will have in-depth exchange of views on strategic and long-term issues concerning bilateral ties and major issues of mutual interest.
China stands ready to work with the U.S. to achieve positive outcomes and provide new guidance and impetus for the steady development of China-U.S. relations.
Heads-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable role in providing strategic guidance for China-U.S. relations.
In Busan, President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump will have in-depth exchange of views on strategic and long-term issues concerning bilateral ties and major… pic.twitter.com/fTXQL0esWg
— CHINA MFA Spokesperson 中国外交部发言人 (@MFA_China) October 29, 2025
China expert Gordon Chang warned, “Xi Jinping promised to end the fentanyl trade in 2016 to President Obama, in 2018 to President Trump, and in 2023 to President Biden. Why should Trump trust Xi now?”
Xi Jinping promised to end the fentanyl trade in 2016 to President Obama, in 2018 to President Trump, and in 2023 to President Biden. Why should Trump trust Xi now? https://t.co/vL78dasVdF
— Gordon G. Chang (@GordonGChang) October 29, 2025
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump said he’s open to extending his Asia trip if North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wants to meet.
“I’d love to meet with him if he’d like to meet. I got along great with Kim Jong Un. I liked him. He liked me. If he wants to meet, I’ll be in South Korea,” he said.
NEW: President Trump says he’s open to extending his Asia trip if Kim Jong Un wants to meet:
“I’d love to meet with him if he’d like to meet. I got along great with Kim Jong Un. I liked him. He liked me. If he wants to meet, I’ll be in South Korea.” pic.twitter.com/NqscQuLWFq
— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 27, 2025
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