US Has ‘Very Constructive’ China Talks as Trump Jets to Asia

He Lifeng in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 25.Photographer: Samsul Said/Bloomberg

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By Josh Xiao and Daniel Flatley

October 25, 2025 at 3:21 AM UTC

Updated on

October 26, 2025 at 1:36 AM UTC

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The US said it held “very constructive” discussions with China after the first day of trade negotiations in Malaysia, as President Donald Trump began his trip to the region including a meeting with the Chinese leader next week.