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Trump Refuses to Commit to Defending Taiwan After Xi Raises It Directly at Beijing Summit

During a summit in Beijing, Trump avoided answering Xi Jinping's question on US defence of Taiwan, raising concerns about strategic ambiguity and US-China relations.

International Business Times UK

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi

While Trump searched for immediate business wins, such as a deal to sell Boeing jets that did not impress investors, Xi talked up a long-term reset and pact to maintain stable trade ties with Washington, underscoring their differing priorities. Xi pushed a new term by describing the relationship as “constructive…

The Economic Times

Trump Acknowledges U.S. Cyber Operations Against China: 'We Spy Like Hell on Them, Too'

U.S. cybersecurity agencies recently warned that Chinese state-backed hackers continue targeting critical infrastructure and vulnerable networks

Latin Times

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On a Beijing business trip: Trump-Xi meet signals managed rivalry, not reset in US-China ties

President Donald Trump's recent visit to China focused on managing competition between the two global powers. Leaders Xi Jinping and Trump engaged in discussions aimed at stability and mutual respect. While no major breakthroughs occurred, both nations agreed on incremental steps to stabilize engagement. This managed competition acknowledges the dangers…

The Economic Times

Trump-Xi summit ends with twist: US staff dump Chinese-issued phones, badges before boarding Air Force One

US staff and press accompanying President Trump reportedly discarded materials from Chinese officials before departing Beijing. This occurred despite public displays of goodwill, as behind-the-scenes tensions over security and media access surfaced during the visit, echoing past diplomatic friction.

The Times of India

Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit

President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after a visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pressed him against US support to the self-ruling island. Xi had begun the summit with a warning on Taiwan, whose President Lai Ching-te considers the island already independent, making…

The Economic Times

American staffers told to ditch burner phones before leaving Beijing over fears of Chinese ‘spying’

Americans were asked to turn off their US phones and utilize burner phones while in China, one reporter said

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Panda hugs denied: Trump returns home to Washington mauling after China flex

The TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump is heading back from his high-stakes Beijing summit facing a storm of criticism at home that he effectively conceded geopolitical ground to a rising China, even as he touted commercial agreements and claimed he had stood firm on Taiwan.

The Times of India

The Guardian view on Trump in Beijing: the US and China are playing the waiting game

Editorial: The president’s meeting with Xi Jinping was superficially cordial, extending a truce borne of necessity

The Guardian - UK

Fox News reporter reveals ‘physical clashes’ between US Secret Service and Chinese officials

‘Things have all been ironed out and as far as we know,’ Peter Doocy said

The Independent UK

Red carpet and red lines: Xi charmed Trump but gave up nothing

Wrapping up a two-day summit in Beijing, President Donald Trump has taken a step towards reducing tensions, but the gathering did not result in any major trade agreements or diplomatic milestones. The visit created an atmosphere of personal rapport and introduced a framework aimed at promoting 'strategic stability'.

The Economic Times

Xi Jinping Straight Up Warns Trump Of 'Clashes And Conflicts' Over Taiwan During Beijing Visit

During Trump's visit to Beijing, Xi Jinping warned that mishandling Taiwan could lead to US-China conflict, emphasising Taiwan's importance in bilateral relations.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump left Beijing empty-handed – but avoided something worse

When Britain sent its first formal diplomatic mission to China in 1793, one of the participants from London, Peter Auber, remarked that the group had been “received with the utmost politeness, treated with the utmost hospitality, watched with the utmost vigilance and dismissed with the utmost civility”.

The Conversation

Donald Trump: Chinese leader said release of Jimmy Lai ‘is a tough one’

Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during his trip this week to Beijing

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The Economic Times

India's exports to China rise 27 pc in Apr; imports up 20.85 pc

India's trade with China saw significant growth in April. Exports to China surged by 27 percent, while imports increased by over 20 percent. This has led to a wider trade deficit with Beijing. China has now become India's largest trading partner. Meanwhile, trade with the US also saw changes. Other…

The Independent UK

Trump reacts to Rubio’s Maduro-mocking tracksuit stunt

Donald Trump has given his verdict on Marco Rubio's decision to wear a grey tracksuit - almost identical to the one worn by Nicolas Maduro after his capture - en route to Beijing.

The Economic Times

Nvidia, Boeing stocks crash even after Trump-China summit deal headlines: Why are stocks collapsing and what does today’s sharp US stock market selloff reveal about China trade tensions?

Nvidia and Boeing stocks crashed on May 15, 2026, falling 3.83% and 2.86% respectively, even as Trump announced major China deals. Beijing never formally confirmed the Boeing 200-plane order. Nvidia's H200 chip clearance has no Chinese approval yet. Jensen Huang stayed in Beijing after the delegation left. The PHLX Semiconductor…

International Business Times UK

Video Catches 'Unfit' Donald Trump Struggling On Stairs As Xi Jinping Steps In To Assist Him

During a Beijing summit, Donald Trump appeared to struggle on stairs, prompting Xi Jinping to assist him, fuelling ongoing health speculation amid diplomatic talks.

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Euronews

What is the 'Thucydides Trap' that Xi invoked in his meeting with Trump?

Xi Jinping opened his Beijing summit with Trump by asking whether the two powers could avoid the "Thucydides Trap" — then warned that mishandling Taiwan could lead to war.

The Conversation

Trump-Xi summit: Cautious progress on trade, ties and some ‘win-wins’

President Donald Trump departed China on May 15, 2026, after a two-day summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that was scrutinized from every angle for clues on where the relationship is heading.

Tom’s Hardware

Trump says China is blocking Nvidia H200 purchases despite US approval — says country 'chose not to' sanction purchases, pushing homegrown chips instead

President Donald Trump said on Friday that Beijing is refusing to let Chinese companies buy Nvidia's H200 AI chips.

The Times of India

Taiwan's message to China after Trump-Xi meet: US arms sales safe, Washington ties to deepen

Taiwan asserted that U.S. arms sales are protected by American law, aiming to reassure its citizens after the Trump-Xi summit. Taipei emphasized its commitment to deepening strategic ties with the United States, stressing that military assistance is not a negotiable concession with China.

The Independent UK

Trump heads home from China with a meagre goody bag from Xi

ANALYSIS: Just like the failed Putin summit in Alaska, Trump’s China trip brought theatre – but no action, with the US president predictably played by a man he hoped to impress, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Guardian - UK

What was actually achieved at Trump and Xi’s ‘stalemate summit’ in Beijing?

US president has said he and Chinese leader ‘settled a lot of different problems’ but has given little detail on solutions

The Independent UK

US stocks slide from record highs as oil surges and bond yields jump on Iran war fears

The U.S. stock market is falling from its records and joining a worldwide drop for stocks, as higher oil prices send a shiver through the bond market

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