In a pivotal meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his commitment to work with incoming President Donald Trump. The discussion, held shortly before Trump assumes office, highlighted the ‘ups and downs’ of US-China relations under Joe Biden, with both leaders acknowledging progress in easing tensions over trade and Taiwan. Analysts caution that relations may become more contentious as Trump prepares to implement significant tariffs and fill his administration with China hawks.