DEVELOPING: Tensions between US and China leave South Korea caught in escalating crisis

Breaking News: US-China Tensions Leave South Korea Caught in Escalating Crisis South Korea is caught in the middle of escalating tensions between the US and China, following a brief but high-stakes meeting between the two world leaders on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation convention in Busan, South Korea last week. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for just over an hour and 40 minutes at the airport in Busan, despite Trump's absence from the main APEC Economic Leaders' Summit. The meeting came as the two countries' trade dispute loomed large over the event. The meeting between Trump and Xi has left South Korea, a key player in the region, struggling to balance its relationships with both the US and China. The country's economy is heavily reliant on trade with both nations, making it vulnerable to the escalating tensions. Representatives from APEC's 21 member countries acknowledged the challenges facing the global economy, including the ongoing trade dispute between the US and China. The meeting is expected to have far-reaching implications for the region, with South Korea likely to be at the forefront of the crisis. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.