Donald Trump has sought to cool tensions with China by claiming Xi Jinping “had a bad moment” when announcing new export controls on rare earths and critical minerals.

China’s exports accelerated in September, showing the resilience of the country’s trade machine as tensions flared again with the US ahead of an expected meeting between presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in South Korea this month.

President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on Friday that “there seems to be no reason” to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during an upcoming trip to South Korea after China restricted exports of rare earths that are vital to U.S. industries.

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s commitment to accelerating the all-round development of women by announcing a series of new proposals and measures at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women held in Beijing on Monday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for greater representation for women in politics and government at a global women's summit in Beijing, a move he said would ensure that gender equality is "truly internalised" within society.

US President Trump is expected to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea amid escalating trade tensions. The US plans to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting November 1, following China's new restrictions on rare earth exports.

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BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping on Monday delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing. The following is the full text of the address: