# US-China Tensions Rise Ahead of APEC

- Place: Shenzhen, China (23.1291, 113.2644)
- Published: 2026-11-08T17:13:56.371Z · expires 2026-11-15T17:13:56.371Z
- Floors (The Arena): E12 States, E13 Civilizations, E14 Global
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US Ambassador to China Cui Tiankai urged the US to stop blaming China for domestic issues ahead of the upcoming APEC summit in Shenzhen, per SCMP.

Trade chiefs from both nations held a call before the Trump-Xi meeting, with China expressing serious concern over US sanctions, reports SCMP.

The summit comes amid heightened diplomatic scrutiny as US President Donald Trump prepares to attend ASEAN and APEC events in Shenzhen, SCMP notes.

## Sources

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- [US, China trade chiefs hold call ahead of Trump-Xi summit in Shenzhen](https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3373616/us-china-trade-chiefs-hold-call-ahead-trump-xi-summit-shenzhen) · scmp.com · 2026-11-06
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