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Taiwan says it has received no notification from US of any pause to planned €12bn arms sale

Like other countries that maintain formal diplomatic ties with Beijing, the US doesn't recognise Taiwan as a country, but Washington remains the island’s strongest backer and arms supplier.

Euronews

Dems see ‘missed opportunity’ in Trump resisting Xi’s Hormuz help

Some congressional Democrats say Donald Trump fumbled a chance to convince Chinese President Xi Jinping to intervene in the president’s costly standoff with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign policy experts have fingered Beijing as one of the global capitals still allied with Iran, meaning the powerful Xi might…

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Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale

Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island

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US arms sales to Taiwan on ‘pause’ due to Iran war, says acting navy chief

Hung Cao’s comments are latest blow to Taipei after Donald Trump recently cast doubt over US’s enduring support

The Guardian - UK

German Sinologist: Chinese wisdom fuels development

BEIJING, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: Helwig Schmidt-Glintzer, a renowned German sinologist and vice president of the International Confucian Association, recently shared his insights with People's Daily on the unique spiritual strengths and internal drivers of Chinese culture. He discussed how traditional Chinese culture heritage…

AAP

U.S. pauses $14bn Taiwan arms sale just days after Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping in China

Taipei says it’s yet to receive formal notice as concerns grow over Washington’s commitment to island’s security

The Independent UK

First Trump, now Putin – all roads lead to Xi Jinping

The red carpet at Beijing Capital International Airport has had something of a workout in recent months. In addition to Donald Trump’s visit from May 13-15 and Vladimir Putin over the past couple of days, a parade of world leaders, including five out of seven G7 leaders, has made the…

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Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan's president

Former U.S. President Donald Trump intends to speak with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te. This unprecedented move risks angering China, which views Taiwan as its own territory. Beijing has previously responded to U.S. engagement with Taiwan by conducting military drills. The U.S. officially acknowledges China's "One China" policy but provides Taiwan…

The Economic Times

China President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea next week: Report

Chinese president Xi Jinping is expected to travel to North Korea as early as next week to meet leader Kim Jong-un, following a tightly sequenced round of high-profile summits in Beijing that included visits by US president Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin.

The Times of India

US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope of progress on ending the war with Iran, as he looked to Pakistani mediators to help advance efforts to strike an agreement. Beijing did however, announce that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel on Saturday to China, which has also been…

The Economic Times

Xinhua Silk Road: Anhui launches innovation and entrepreneurship contest to attract global sci-tech talents

BEIJING, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An innovation and entrepreneurship competition will be held in Hefei, the capital city of east China's Anhui Province, from May to September 2026, aiming to accelerate the introduction of global sci-tech talents and high-quality innovation and entrepreneurship projects to the Grand Union of Innovation…

AAP

BAI Capital Announces First Close of New US$800 Million Fund, Continues to Back Asia Growth and Globalization Opportunities

BEIJING, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAI Capital today announced the first close of its latest USD fund, targeting US$800 million. The first close reached US$600 million in commitments. At a time when global capital allocation has become more disciplined and growth investing is refocusing on commercial validation and execution,…

AAP

A fluid global geostrategic chessboard

More geostrategic roads are undeniably leading to Beijing. Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to the Chinese capital this week and his summit meeting with President Xi Jinping should be viewed both in conjunction with and in contrast to American President Donald Trump's similar outing less than a week earlier.

Bangkok Post

Faultlines & Frontlines: First Trump, then Putin — Xi's China sheds world's factory tag, now global powerbroker

Since US President Donald Trump began his second administration, there has been a noticeable shift in the White House’s diplomatic posture. World leaders have made the now familiar walk into the Oval Office for meetings that often turned heated. Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy was publicly berated. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa…

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Putin and Xi: Russian president’s China trip shows for the second time in a week how rapidly the world order is changing

Hot on the heels of his summit with US president Donald Trump, China’s Xi Jinping hosted his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Beijing on May 19 and 20.

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping set to visit North Korea and ‘act as mediator between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un’, South Korea says

Chinese president is reportedly travelling to neighbouring country after back-to-back meetings with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

Trump looks to upend decades of US policy by speaking with Taiwan’s leader about arms sale

US president says he will work on ‘Taiwan problem’ during proposed call with Lai Ching-te

The Economic Times

Deep under China's coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocks

China is unlocking a new energy frontier with coal rock gas extracted from deep within its coal basins. This ambitious multi-billion-dollar initiative is set to bolster domestic natural gas production while easing its dependence on foreign imports. With PetroChina predicting vast output by 2035, this strategy could position China as…

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Playing host to Putin and Trump, China sends a message – it’s now in the driver’s seat

It’s been quite a week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits by the leaders of the United States and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping has had his hands full with hosting duties, gun salutes, photo opportunities and high-level talks.

International Business Times UK

China and Russia Move Toward 40 Agreements After Trump-Xi Summit Produced Limited Commitments

Russian President Putin visits Beijing to strengthen ties with China, signing 40 agreements amid global tensions. The visit follows Trump's summit with Xi, which yielded limited concrete outcomes.

The Guardian - AU

Trump claims he will speak to Taiwan’s president, departing from decades-long diplomatic norms

US and Taiwanese presidents have not spoken directly since Washington shifted diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taipei in 1979

The Times of India

Two superpowers, one host: How Xi handled Trump and Putin differently

Within days of each other, Chinese President Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet in Beijing for two of the world’s most powerful and controversial leaders: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The near-identical military ceremonies, cannon salutes and choreographed welcomes were carefully designed to project China…

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Dismisses Vladimir Putin's Beijing Pomp, Claims His Welcome Ceremony 'Topped' Russia's Leader

Vladimir Putin met Xi Jinping in Beijing days after Xi hosted Donald Trump, highlighting deepening China-Russia ties amid global tensions and sanctions.

The Conversation

Xi and Putin tout ‘new type’ of world order in Beijing – but is their alliance really that strong?

Less than a week after hosting Donald Trump, China’s leader Xi Jinping welcomed his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to Beijing. Unlike Trump’s visit, this was a routine meeting. The Chinese and Russian presidents have met more than 40 times since 2013, with the latest meeting marking Putin’s 25th visit to…

The Economic Times

How did Putin and Trump's visits to China compare?

In a diplomatic dance, Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his visit to Beijing right after US President Donald Trump's engagement with Chinese leadership. While both were greeted with pomp, Putin garnered a notably warmer reception, bolstered by a higher-ranking official's presence. China's leader underscored the steadfast bond between the…

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