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Xi Jinping Commends Trump for World Peace Efforts

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Chinese President Xi Jinping commended American President Donald Trump for his efforts in promoting peace as the two leaders met in the port city of Busan, South Korea, on Thursday, October 30, 2025."You care a lot about world peace, and you're very enthusiastic about settling various regional hotspot issues. I appreciate your great contribution to the recent conclusion of the Gaza ceasefire agreement," Xi told Trump, as reported by Anadolu.Xi also highlighted Trump's role in facilitating the peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, which was signed last Sunday after the two Southeast Asian nations were involved in deadly border clashes in July of this year.The meeting marked the first face-to-face encounter in six years between the leaders of the world's two largest economies. Xi and Trump last met in June 2019 at the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan."The world today is confronted with many tough problems. China and the US can jointly shoulder our responsibility as major countries and work together to accomplish more great and concrete things for the good of our two countries and the whole world," Xi said to Trump.Acknowledging differences, the Chinese leader remarked, "Given our different national conditions, we do not always see eye to eye with each other, and it is normal for the two leading economies of the world to have frictions now and then."Xi also recognized that the Chinese and U.S. trade teams, who had met several times, including in Malaysia last weekend, had made encouraging progress toward building a strong foundation and positive atmosphere for bilateral talks."In the face of winds, waves and challenges, you and I at the helm of China-US relations should stay the right course and ensure the steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-US relations," Xi emphasized.Xi and Trump were in South Korea ahead of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in the southeastern South Korean city of Gyeongju, which Xi will also attend. Trump had held meetings with APEC business leaders on Wednesday.Editor’s Choice: Trump, Xi Agree to Pause Trade War as China Eases Rare Earth Export CurbsClick here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News

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French Police Arrest Five More Suspects in Louvre Jewel Heist

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – French police have arrested five additional individuals, including a key suspect, in connection with the massive Louvre Museum jewelry heist earlier this month, Paris prosecutors announced on Thursday, October 30, 2025."We have captured them," said Laure Beccuau, Paris prosecutor, regarding the main suspect, as reported by Al Arabiya. She added that the jewelry, valued at approximately US$102 million or about IDR 1.6 trillion, remains missing.DNA evidence links the primary suspect to the theft, indicating that the individual was among the four who executed the swift robbery on October 19."As for the other individuals who are in police custody, they are people who may be able to provide us with information about the course of events," Beccuau said.She added that it was “too early” to give additional details about the suspects.The five detentions took place on Wednesday in and around Paris, specifically in Seine-Saint-Denis, a region outside the French capital. Two suspects previously detained on Saturday were officially charged on Wednesday with theft and criminal conspiracy after they "partially admitted to the charges," according to prosecutors. They have been placed in pre-trial detention.Dozens of detectives have been hunting for the four thieves who used a truck with a mobile lift and cutting equipment to break into a gallery on the museum's first floor, fleeing with eight valuable jewelry pieces.Among the stolen items are an emerald and diamond necklace given by Napoleon I to Empress Marie-Louise, and a diadem formerly belonging to Empress Eugenie, which is adorned with nearly 2,000 diamonds.Police Admit Security DeficienciesParis Police Chief Patrice Faure acknowledged serious shortcomings in the security system at the Louvre Museum following the recent Rp1.6 trillion jewelry heist."Our security system does not meet nowadays' standards," said Faure while speaking at the Senate session on Wednesday, as reported by Antara.He pointed out that outdated surveillance systems and delayed renovation work were the main weaknesses in the security system. A group of thieves reportedly broke into the Apollo Gallery last week by forcing open a window and made off with eight French crown jewels in a matter of minutes."A technological step has not been taken," said Faure, adding that some of the surveillance camera networks were outdated and produced low-quality images that are difficult to share in real time.Faure revealed that the museum's major renovation project, valued at approximately €80 million (about Rp1.5 trillion), is not expected to be completed until 2030. He also disclosed that the operational permits for the museum's security cameras had expired since July and were never renewed.Significantly, the first alert about the robbery did not originate from the Louvre's internal alarm system, but from a cyclist who called 911 after seeing several men wearing helmets in a construction elevator outside the building.While rejecting the proposal of placing a permanent police post inside the museum, Faure stated, "I am firmly opposed. The issue is not a guard at a door; it is speeding the chain of alert."Additionally, the Director of the Louvre Museum offered their resignation, but the French Minister of Culture rejected it. Furthermore, the stolen jewelry, valued at approximately €88 million or Rp1.69 trillion, was reportedly uninsured.Editor’s Choice: Louvre Museum Reopens in Paris After Jewel HeistClick here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News

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Trump, Xi Agree to Pause Trade War as China Eases Rare Earth Export Curbs

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to pause their trade war, easing tensions in a standoff that has long threatened global economic stability.According to Al Jazeera, the two leaders signed a one-year trade deal on Thursday, October 30, 2025, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Busan, South Korea, marking their first face-to-face meeting since 2019.Under the agreement, China will suspend its rare earth metal export restrictions to the United States for one year, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce confirmed after the meeting.The ministry’s statement reaffirmed Trump’s earlier announcement and emphasized Beijing’s plan to reassess its export control policies.China dominates the global supply and processing of rare earth minerals, a critical issue in trade talks between the two economic powers.“China will suspend the implementation of relevant export control measures announced on Oct. 9 for one year and will study and refine specific plans,” the ministry said, as quoted by Anadolu.The statement also noted that Beijing will adjust some of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, while both countries agreed to extend certain tariff exemptions. In return, the U.S. will suspend for one year the enforcement of new export restrictions targeting Chinese companies on its “entity list.”Trump, who hailed his nearly two-hour meeting with Xi as “amazing”, said the issue of rare earths had been “settled” under the agreement, which he said would be renegotiated every year.“There’s no roadblock at all on rare earths – that will hopefully disappear from our vocabulary for a little while.”Tariff Adjustments and Fentanyl PledgeIn a separate statement aboard Air Force One, Trump said the U.S. would cut tariffs on fentanyl-related imports from 20 percent to 10 percent after Xi pledged to intensify efforts to curb the flow of the synthetic opioid.“I believe he is going to work very hard to stop the death that is coming in,” Trump said.The U.S. also agreed to ease certain tariffs on Chinese goods in exchange for continued Chinese purchases of American soybeans and the resumption of rare earth exports. The adjustments will lower the overall tariff burden from 57 percent to 47 percent.Earlier this month, China expanded its restrictions on rare earth exports, including limits on processing technology and a ban on cooperation with foreign firms without government approval.Trump had threatened to retaliate with a 100 percent tariff on Chinese goods and new software export restrictions, measures that would have taken effect on November 1.However, the agreement in Busan marks a significant de-escalation in trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, signaling a potential thaw in relations after years of economic confrontation.Editor’s Choice: Trump Says South Korea Can Build Nuclear-Powered SubmarineClick here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News

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Trump Meets Families of Japanese Victims of North Korean Abductions

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - U.S. President Donald Trump met on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, with the families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea several decades ago, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to help bring the victims home.According to The Japan Today, the meeting was held at the State Guest House in Tokyo, where Trump also had his first face-to-face discussion with Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi.“I'm with them all the way, and the U.S. is with them all the way,” Trump told the families, assuring them that his administration stands firmly with Japan on the abduction issue.Among those present was Sakie Yokota, the mother of Megumi Yokota, one of the most symbolic figures in the long-standing case. Megumi was abducted in 1977 on her way home from school at the age of 13.Looking at photos of the victims held by family members, Trump said, “They are so beautiful,” before adding, “We will do everything in our power.”The meeting was also attended by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and senior Japanese officials. Rubio later expressed gratitude to the families for their “continued advocacy on behalf of their loved ones,” said U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott.In a separate session, Trump and Rubio met with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara, both of whom reaffirmed Japan’s cooperation with the United States in resolving the abduction issue promptly.After the meeting, Sakie Yokota told reporters, “I believe something good will happen.”Trump had also met the families during his first term in office, pledging similar support.Background: North Korea’s Abductions of Japanese CitizensJapan officially recognizes 17 citizens abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, although Tokyo suspects that many more may have been taken.Five of the abductees were repatriated in 2002, but efforts to bring back the remaining victims have seen little progress since then.Trump has frequently cited his “good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, despite their failed denuclearization talks in 2019. He has also expressed interest in reopening diplomatic dialogue with Pyongyang.Currently, both Japan and the United States maintain no diplomatic relations with North Korea.Editor’s Choice: Why Trump Holds Sway over Southeast AsiaClick here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News

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