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No ‘big fat hug’ as Xi and Trump stick to protocol at start of crucial summit

Donald Trump did not receive the “big fat hug” from Xi Jinping that he had predicted ahead of his formal welcome ceremony in Beijing on Thursday (14 May).

The Independent UK

US to persuade China to play 'more active role' in resolving Iran war crisis during Trump-Xi talks: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington wants China to play a bigger role in helping resolve the Iran war crisis during talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

The Economic Times

Xi says China and US advancement go 'hand-in-hand' as Trump extends invitation to White House

The two leaders attended a banquet following a behind closed doors meeting in which they discussed trade, the Iran war and Taiwan.

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Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan

Trump says China’s president also pledged ‘strongly’ not to send weapons to Iran, after two-hour meeting between the leaders

The Guardian - UK

US, China will have 'a fantastic future together', Trump tells Xi at Beijing meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump met in Beijing. The leaders engaged in high-level discussions. Topics included trade, Taiwan, and Iran. The meeting featured ceremonial pageantry. Both sides are expected to discuss economic cooperation and potential trade agreements. The visit aims to advance economic outcomes for the…

The Economic Times

Dollar boosted by rate expectations, safe-haven flows as Trump, Xi meet

The US dollar strengthened on Thursday. Higher Treasury yields and safe-haven demand boosted the currency. Investors anticipate Federal Reserve rate hikes this year. A meeting between US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping in Beijing is a key focus. The offshore yuan held near a three-year high. Inflation data…

The Economic Times

Oil edges up ahead of Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing

Oil prices saw a slight increase as investors awaited the meeting between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with the Iran war a key focus. Despite U.S. sanctions, China remains a major buyer of Iranian oil, complicating efforts to resolve the conflict.

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Trump wants China's help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas

President Trump will ask President Xi for help with the Iran conflict. China is unlikely to fully comply, preferring to maintain its economic and military ties with Iran. The US has limited options to pressure China, as sanctions could lead to costly retaliation. Both nations face complex geopolitical and economic…

The Economic Times

Trump, Xi set for Beijing talks with trade truce, Iran war at stake

President Donald Trump is in Beijing for crucial talks with China's Xi Jinping. The meetings aim to boost economic ties and maintain a trade truce. Discussions will also cover the Iran war and arms sales to Taiwan. Trump seeks to open China to U.S. business. Both leaders are keen to…

The Economic Times

New York man found guilty of acting as unregistered agent of China

Lu Jianwang was accused of operating a ‘secret police station’ in Manhattan’s Chinatown at the behest of Beijing

The Guardian - US

Why CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil is broadcasting from Taiwan instead of Beijing

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The Independent UK

CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil failed to get a Chinese visa and will be covering Trump’s trip from over 1,000 miles away

Dokoupil will instead broadcast the CBS Evening News from Taipei, the capital of Taiwan

The Independent UK

Will Trump's Beijing visit mark another reset in the history of US-China relations?

This week's summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing underscores how far US-China relations have shifted since Richard Nixon’s landmark 1972 meeting with Mao Zedong, when Cold War pragmatism drew two rivals together against a common Soviet threat – a stark contrast to today’s…

Radio France Internationale

'Open for business'? A lot on plate as Trump, Xi meet in Beijing

President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a significant summit with China's Xi Jinping. He aims to open Chinese markets to American businesses and secure economic gains. Trump is accompanied by prominent CEOs, including those from Nvidia and Tesla. The visit also addresses sensitive topics like the Iran war…

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US-China talks in Beijing expose fragile balance of global power

A pivotal summit between the US and China kicks off in Beijing today. President Donald Trump's impulsive style is set to clash with President Xi Jinping's meticulous planning. Both leaders are acutely aware of the delicate balance they must maintain to avoid escalating tensions. This meeting comes at a time…

International Business Times

Taiwan Officials On Edge as Trump Prepares to Discuss Arms Sales With China: Report

President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week is being watched with anxiety in Taipei, where officials fear Taiwan's security could become part of a broader negotiation involving trade and U.S.-China relations.

The Mary Sue

Eileen Wang’s guilty plea exposes how a small-town mayor became a propaganda tool for Beijing

Eileen Wang’s guilty plea has sent shockwaves through Arcadia, California, exposing how a small-town mayor secretly worked as a propaganda tool for Beijing. The former mayor of the Los Angeles-area city resigned on May 11, 2026, after agreeing to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent of China’s government,…

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Arrives In Beijing For First Time In Nearly A Decade To Hold Critical War, Trade Talks With Xi Jinping

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, where trade, tariffs, Taiwan, and the Iran war are key topics amid divided Chinese public opinion.

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The Independent UK

US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall

President Donald Trump's trade war with Beijing has sent U.S.-China trade into a freefall and forced companies on both sides of the Pacific to regroup

The Conversation

Trump-Xi summit: US president says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan – breaking decades of US policy

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are likely to discuss many issues as they meet this week in Beijing. But alongside trade, technology and the war in Iran, one topic of conversation will stand out – the future of Taiwan.

Euronews

Europe watches Beijing summit from the sidelines and fears the worst

The highly anticipated summit between US President Trump and his Chinese host Xi Jinping has begun - and Europe is watching from a distance. Yet, whatever the outcome is, there is little Brussels can be optimistic about.

The Economic Times

US stock market today: Why is Dow Jones crashing while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise? Dow falls 260 points as inflation heats up and Trump heads to China

US stock market today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq moving in opposite directions. Dow falls 260 points today as inflation heats up and President Donald Trump arrived in China for a major summit with Xi Jinping. S&P 500 and Nasdaq pushed higher, led by another powerful rally in chip…

The Guardian - UK

Chinese court awards compensation to sacked worker replaced by AI

Case attracts widespread attention as example of China balancing enthusiastic adoption of AI with job security

The Independent UK

Jimmy Lai’s son pins hopes on Trump to rescue jailed media tycoon during Xi visit

Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February on contested charges amid a wider crackdown on dissent

International Business Times

Trump Arrives In China, Plans To Discuss Iran And Taiwan

President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday, saying he plans to discuss the war in Iran and the issue of Taiwan with Xi Jinping.

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