Xi Leads APEC with Trade and Stability Messages Amid Trump's Absence
TL;DR
China, led by Xi Jinping, is positioning itself as a global trade leader and champion of multilateralism at the APEC summit, contrasting with the US's 'America First' approach under Trump, who skipped the event. China is actively expanding its influence through diplomacy and trade deals, while the US focuses on bilateral agreements and tariffs, highlighting a shift in regional economic power dynamics.
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