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Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi reset

For decades, China has used the powerful symbolism of food during landmark official events and when receiving distinguished foreign visitors. In China's modern history, famines and political turmoil that caused decades of widespread rationing turned food into a potent status symbol in Chinese culture.

The Economic Times

Nova Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Nova (NASDAQ:NVMI) reported record first-quarter 2026 revenue and profitability, with management citing strong demand from advanced DRAM, advanced packaging and gate-all-around applications as key drivers of the quarter’s performance. President and CEO Gaby Waisman said Nova delivered “another reco

MarketBeat

China's credit growth slips below estimates

April marked a significant slowdown in China's credit growth, tumbling below projections. Banks curtailed the issuance of new loans, while households took decisive steps, repaying outstanding debts at unprecedented levels. This decline in borrowing signals a growing unease about future investments in the Chinese economy.

The Economic Times

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Ilhan Omar Says Trump's Cognitive Decline Has Been Visible "For a Very Long Time"

Rep. Ilhan Omar said President Donald Trump's apparent cognitive decline has been visible "for a very long time," sharpening one of her most personal criticisms of the president just as he headed into a high-stakes trip to China dominated by the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz and fears of…

Latin Times

Trump promised a ‘Golden Dome’ to stop missiles. Now, experts say it’s a $1.2tn gift to defense contractors with a fatal weakness

Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system is shaping up to be one of the most expensive military projects in U.S. history and experts say it might not even work when it matters most. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated the system will cost a staggering $1.2 trillion over…

The Mary Sue

Trump says China commits to buying 200 Boeing jets during Xi talks

President Donald Trump announced China's commitment to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft. This significant order followed discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The potential deal could involve hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX and wide-body jets. This development is crucial for Boeing's recovery and its key market in China. The…

The Economic Times

Elon Musk Becomes Viral Sensation In China After He’s Spotted Making Goofy Move While On State Trip

“I love how Elon Musk is not like those bureaucrats in suits.”

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Cotton Falling on Thursday

Cotton futures are trading with losses at midday though contracts are climbing off early lows, still down 190 to 271 points. The US dollar index is $0.292 higher at $98.715. Crude oil is slipping 9 cents at $100.93 at midday. A meeting between President Trump and China’s President Xi in...

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China pays tribute to Trump in one of his favorite ways: closing state banquet with YMCA

The Chinese Military Band played a rendition of the ‘YMCA’ for the president at the end of the state banquet

The Independent UK

Maserati Is Teaming Up With China: Report

Six years ago, Maserati said it would develop, engineer, and build all of its new models in Italy. The brand laid out an ambitious electrification plan, but it hasn’t really worked. Since then, sales have collapsed—now a report alleges that the automaker will partner with Chinese companies to build future…

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Trump says Xi vowed not to arm Iran, offered help to open Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has said that Chinese President Xi Jinping had offered China’s help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to provide military equipment to Iran amid its war with the United States and Israel.

The Times of India

How Boeing Stock Could Be the Biggest Winner From the Trump-Xi Meetings in China

While Wall Street is watching the Trump-Xi meeting for trade headlines, it could hand Boeing one of the largest aircraft deals aviation has ever seen.

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Donald Trump Uncharacteristically Shuts Down After a Tense 2-Hour Meeting with Xi Jinping: Report

Donald Trump appeared unusually restrained during his visit to Beijing, where discussions with Xi Jinping prominently featured Taiwan, highlighting tensions in US-China relations.

International Business Times UK

NYC man convicted of running secret police station linked to Chinese government

An FBI official says that Lu Jianwang used the police station to ‘target PRC dissidents in furtherance of the Chinese government’s political agenda’

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Not a burger in sight: The menu for Trump’s state banquet in China as Beijing rolls out the red carpet

The menu comprised a selection of dishes including lobster in tomato soup, crispy beef ribs and slow cooked salmon in mustard sauce

The Independent UK

Bret Baier complains about Fox News film crew getting ticket in China – while walking down the middle of a bike lane

Locals filmed the Fox host and his crew walking through a busy bike lane while filming a news segment

MarketBeat

Amazon vs. Alibaba: One Is Clearly The Better Value Play right Now

Alibaba might have the turnaround potential, but Amazon’s superior execution and AI positioning arguably makes it the better buy right now.

The Times of India

The art of the kneel: China hands Donald Trump a reality check about its rise

TOI correspondent from Washington: If symbolism is the first language of diplomacy, then US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing this week amounted to a geopolitical translation of a changing world order: a confident, ascendant China speaking as an equal — if not superior — power to an American president…

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Scott Bessent made a billion betting against a faked currency. On China's, the Treasury chief is silent

Bessent has been a currency hawk ever since he worked for George Soros in 1992 and saw something off with the British pound.

The Independent UK

‘Karoline is irreplaceable’: Marco Rubio looks forward to press secretary’s return from maternity leave after subbing in at podium

Rubio, on trip to China with Trump, jokes he won’t take White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s job for the long term

The Economic Times

Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could spark conflict

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with US President Donald Trump for trade talks. Xi Jinping stated that trade negotiations were progressing positively. However, he issued a strong warning regarding Taiwan, emphasizing that disagreements over the island could lead to a dangerous path and potential conflict between the two nations. The…

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JD Stock Rises as Trump Visits China. It Could Go Much Higher.

JD.com (JD) shares broke out to a fresh 2026 high on Wednesday. That opens the door for a potentially higher run, after reporting first-quarter 2026 earnings that exceeded analyst expectations. The stock’s 20-day moving average has renewed its upward trend, after creating a brief base. The 200-day moving average turned...

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Why Bank of America Is Betting Big on ASML Stock as Trump-Xi Meet

As Trump and Xi meet in Beijing, ASML stock is expected to emerge as a key winner from any easing in U.S.-China chip tensions.

The Guardian - UK

For anxious Taiwan, Trump’s silence after Xi talks is best possible outcome

Island breathes sigh of relief as fears recede that US could jettison longstanding support

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Fox News crew park illegally in China and rightfully get a ticket but somehow it’s communism’s fault

Fox News received a $40 for illegally parking but somehow MAGA managed to turn it into a story against communism.

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