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Putin on the back foot? Russian president in China as Ukraine campaign stalls

Days after Donald Trump left Beijing, it's Vladimir Putin's turn in the Chinese capital, where the Russian president can boast that unlike his US counterpart, he'll be signing actual business deals. But the biggest one may have to wait. Xi Jinping is in no hurry to agree to the Power…

France 24

China Hosts Putin As Xi Balances Russia Ties And U.S. Diplomacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday night for a series of high-level meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, adding another layer to a week marked by major diplomatic exchanges involving the United States, China and Russia.

International Business Times

Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pomp

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and "long-time good friend" Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by Donald Trump. - 'Dear, old friends' - Xi welcomed Putin with open arms as an "old…

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Secret Service in 30-Minute Armed Standoff With Chinese Security During Tumultuous Trump-Xi Visit

A Trump–Xi summit in Beijing descended into a 30-minute armed standoff between US Secret Service and Chinese security, alongside a series of protocol lapses and sharp private exchanges over Taiwan.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Snubs Tim Cook and Face-Melts the Internet With 'Weird Expressions' at Trump-China Summit

Elon Musk upstaged the Trump‑China summit in Beijing after refusing to join Tim Cook for a selfie and pulling a series of strange faces that quickly went viral.

International Business Times UK

Trump Hits Worst Poll Numbers in Modern History as His Core MAGA Base Deserts Him Over War and $5 Gas

Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 34%, coinciding with his upcoming diplomatic visit to Beijing, where he faces challenges both domestically and in foreign policy.

International Business Times UK

Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit hot on heels of Trump

Russian president is welcomed to Beijing with an honour guard after saying relations with China have reached an ‘unprecedented level’

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China says report that Xi said Putin would regret invasion is ‘completely fabricated out of thin air’

Reports claimed that the Chinese leader told the US president that Putin would regret launching military action

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Branded 'Weakest' US President, Nickname 'Comrade Nation Builder' By Chinese Netizens

Donald Trump's visit to Beijing is seen as a test of power dynamics with Xi Jinping, amid criticisms of Trump's weakening of US global influence and China's strategic gains.

International Business Times UK

Business Brief (May 19): China Pushes AI-Manufacturing Integration

Beijing upgrades departure tax refunds to boost inbound spending

Caixin Global

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers, hopes for July verdict

A Hong Kong court has concluded final arguments in a national security trial for two former organizers of vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

The Independent UK

Washington or Moscow: China’s Xi Jinping hosts Putin days after Trump visit

Less than a week after the US president’s visit to China, it is now Vladimir Putin who is heading to Beijing. The question is which leader will prove the more persuasive partner for China — Washington or Moscow?

Euronews

Putin visits China after Trump trip fails to shift Xi on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin was in China on Tuesday for a two-day state visit, just days after Donald Trump completed a closely watched trip to Beijing that produced headlines on trade but no clear breakthrough on Ukraine or Iran.

Radio France Internationale

Putin seeks to reinforce China ties after Trump-Xi summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, aiming to project unwavering ties between the two powers just days after US President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit sought to steady US-China relations.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin arrives in China with ‘serious expectations’ for Xi summit

'Old friends' Xi and Putin to meet over tea, enjoy a banquet and sign a series of bilateral commitments

The Economic Times

Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit

Vladimir Putin is visiting China this week for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, days after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his trip to Beijing.

AAP

Australia secures more jet fuel shipments from China

An extra 100,000 litres of jet fuel will come through in three shipments from June, following negotiations with Beijing.

The Guardian - AU

From sanctioned cars to beauty clinics, Russian rubles have flowed into China’s border towns since Ukraine war

Suifenhe, a small city in China’s economically depressed rust belt, is a microcosm of an evolving Chinese-Russian trading relationship

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The Guardian - UK

Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit

President’s remarks about Taiwan arms deals being a ‘negotiating chip’ with Beijing have been seized on by Chinese state media

International Business Times UK

MAGA Meltdown: Trump Treasury Secretary Denied Entry by Chinese Security in Cringe-Worthy Scene

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was briefly blocked from a state event in China, highlighting tensions during President Trump's diplomatic visit. The incident quickly went viral online.

Euronews

As trade war with China looms, how can the EU defend itself?

The European Commission is considering a range of tools to shield the bloc from cheap Chinese imports, including reducing its dependence on Chinese components and imposing tariffs on strategic sectors.

The Times of India

Taiwan & Thucydides Trap: How close have the US and China come to conflict before?

Taiwan, a flashpoint in US-China rivalry, is increasingly central to global tensions. President Xi Jinping's "Thucydides Trap" warning highlights the risk of conflict as China rises. The island's strategic importance in semiconductors and trade, coupled with historical crises, underscores the escalating danger of miscalculation.

International Business Times UK

Did Donald Trump Lie? POTUS Fact-Checked After Claiming President Xi 'Doesn't Respect Obama'

During a Fox News interview, Trump claimed Xi Jinping does not respect Obama, sparking online debate and fact-checking. The claim contrasts with documented diplomatic relations between Xi and Obama.

The Conversation

Trump’s ‘cordial’ Beijing trip has not changed superpower rivalry

Donald Trump’s appraisal of his recent state visit to China was, typically, positive and self-regarding. At the end of the trip, the US president told reporters that it had achieved “a lot of good” and “fantastic trade deals” had been signed. He concluded that a lot of different problems were…

The Guardian - US

A California mayor pleaded guilty to acting as an agent for China. Foreign policy experts aren’t surprised

Eileen Wang, 58, worked with China to promote Beijing’s interests and could face up to 10 years in federal prison

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