Gyeongju: Chinese President Xi Jinping is meeting the leaders of Japan and Canada soon after reaching a trade truce with U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The talks happened during the APEC summit in South Korea and have brought a short break in growing tensions between the world’s two biggest economies.

In the new agreement, China will pause its planned export limits on important minerals for one year, and the United States will reduce some tariffs on Chinese goods. The goal is to ease pressure on global trade and supply chains.

After the meeting with Trump, Xi is turning his attention to other world leaders. He will first meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who recently took office. The two are expected to discuss trade and security issues, as well as the situation of Japanese citizens held in China.

Xi will also meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to rebuild relations that have been tense in recent years. Both sides are expected to talk about improving trade and restarting regular communication.

Experts say the deal between the U.S. and China is only a temporary pause and not a full solution. Major problems, such as industrial policies and political differences, still remain.

Observers believe China’s active role at the APEC summit shows Xi’s effort to take the lead in Asia, while the U.S. President’s quieter presence has drawn attention. These meetings with Japan and Canada are seen as part of China’s plan to strengthen its influence in the region.

However, the calm may not last long. The one-year trade truce could expire without lasting results, and sensitive issues like Taiwan were not discussed.

As APEC leaders continue their talks in Gyeongju, Xi’s meetings are expected to play an important role in shaping the future of trade and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.