As the U.S. government shutdown enters its 25th day, President Donald Trump is embarking on a trip to Asia, where he will meet Xi Jinping.

Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, bringing together leaders from 20 countries, including the United States and China, whose leaders are set to hold a high-stakes meeting on the sidelines.

For the first time in more than a decade, Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit South Korea next week, travelling to the historic city of Gyeongju for talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung as well as to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit.

Canada PM Mark Carney's plans of meeting with Chinese President Xi comes amid fresh tensions with President Donald Trump, who recently called off trade talks and announced an additional 10% tariffs on