Luxon highlights value of Trump and Xi Jinping meeting

Friday 31 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 31 Oct 2025, 6:24am

In this story Christopher Luxon, NZME, Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, CNN

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated that the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping demonstrates the importance of face-to-face diplomacy. Following the talks held at Gimhae Air Base, Luxon also indicated an intention to bolster trade relations with China.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 31 Oct 2025, 5:57am

   Christopher Luxon says Donald Trump, Xi Jinping meeting shows value of leaders meeting face-to-face to deal to issues (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 31 Oct 2025, 6:24am

   Trump's big concession to Xi is loaded with red flags (opens in new tab)