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Russia's Putin gets red carpet welcome in China; high-stakes tea meeting with Xi in focus

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as he began a high-profile two-day state visit just days after US President Donald Trump wrapped up high-stakes deliberations in China.

The Times of India

Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties days after Trump's visit to Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing in a meeting meant to reaffirm ties days after a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to China

AAP

Xi and Putin condemn ‘irresponsible’ US foreign policy at Beijing summit

Chinese and Russian leaders boast of close ties and warn ‘of a drift back to the law of the jungle’

The Guardian - UK

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Taiwan leader says ‘foreign forces’ cannot decide island’s future amid China pressure

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that “foreign forces” could not decide the future of the democratic island, days after US President Donald Trump suggested arms sales to Taiwan could be used as leverage in talks with China. Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and has threatened to seize…

France 24

Global Market: China holds rates steady as markets await fresh stimulus signals

China's central bank has kept its key lending rates unchanged for the twelfth month. This signals caution from policymakers despite signs of economic slowdown. Industrial production and retail sales have weakened. Rising energy costs and weak domestic demand are impacting businesses. Investors are watching for future stimulus measures to boost…

The Economic Times

Does Trump Have 'Sleeping Sickness'? US President Seen Constantly Dozing Off During Major Events Trigger Questions On His Real State Of Health

Donald Trump's health faces renewed scrutiny after viral clips from his China visit sparked online speculation about fatigue and physical condition.

International Business Times UK

Taiwan leader says 'foreign forces' cannot decide island's future

TAIPEI - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that "foreign forces" cannot decide the future of the democratic island, which relies heavily on US security backing to deter a potential Chinese attack.

Bangkok Post

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Moscow planning possible northern offensive targeting Kyiv

Kyiv is ramping up defences in the north of the region and believes Belarus may be more deeply involved

The Independent UK

Putin claims Russia-China ties at record high during Beijing visit

On Wednesday, Putin said he had held "substantive" talks with Beijing on bilateral cooperation.

Euronews

Putin and Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks following Trump visit

China's President Xi Jinping hailed his country's "unyielding" ties with Russia in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after United States President Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower.

Radio France Internationale

Putin, Xi to underscore alliance strength after Trump visit

BEIJING - Russian President Vladimir Putin meets China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, seeking to underline their unshakeable alliance in the wake of Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower economy.

Bangkok Post

Chinese aircraft carrier kicks off drills in western Pacific amid tense Japan ties

China's Liaoning aircraft carrier on Tuesday kicked off training that will include live-fire drills in the western Pacific, a move poised to draw attention from Japan amid tense bilateral ties.

Bangkok Post

Why India And UAE Are Building A Hidden Super Corridor

The world is entering one of its most unstable and unpredictable periods in decades. Wars are intensifying across the Middle East, global shipping routes remain under threat, and even a single attack near the Strait of Hormuz can shake fuel prices and economies worldwide within hours. As many nations struggle…

MyLifeXP

Android 17 Beta Now Available for vivo X300 Pro and iQOO 15

SHENZHEN, China, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today announced the release of Android 17 Beta 3 for its flagship vivo X300 Pro and iQOO 15 smartphones. This release provides developers with early access to explore and test the new Android features on vivo devices, ensuring a seamless and optimized…

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Arteris Technology Adopted by Li Auto for Intelligent Vehicles

CAMPBELL, Calif., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arteris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIP), a leading provider of semiconductor technology for accelerating innovation in the AI era, today announced that its system IP technology has been deployed by Li Auto Inc., a leader in the China new energy vehicle (NEV) market. Arteris…

International Business Times UK

Overweight Trump Uses Placard to Hide His Waist From Press After Admitting He Looked 'Fat' Next to Xi Jinping

President Trump jokes about his weight during a White House event, reigniting discussions about his health following a diplomatic visit to China. Concerns about his age and stamina persist.

Bangkok Post

Panchaya topples 12-time champ, conquers world

Eighteen-year-old Thai prodigy Panchaya Channoi has etched her name into the sport's history books after defeating England's veteran champion Reanne Evans 6–2 to claim the World Women's Snooker Championship 2026 title in Dongguan, China.

Fortune

Why the 137-year-old developer Hongkong Land is reinventing itself—and trying to broaden its focus beyond its home city

Hong Kong currently makes up 60% of Hongkong Land's rental income; CEO Michael Smith, who took over in 2024, wants to get it down to 40%.

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The Conversation

From ancient kings to Trump and Xi: when did humans start shaking hands? And why?

On Thursday, United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands outside China’s Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, for 14 seconds. Almost immediately, we saw various pundits trying to interpret the meaning of the interaction.

We Got This Covered

‘How is this guy president?’: Jon Stewart unloads on Donald Trump after his China trip ended in embarrassment

All that travel… for what?

TechRadar

China unveils a CPU-only supercomputer capable of 1.54 exaflops — LineShine LX2 packs a frankly ridiculous 2.4 million Armv9 cores from Huawei

China developed a CPU-only exaflop supercomputer using millions of Arm cores to reduce dependence on restricted foreign GPUs.

International Business Times

U.S. Investigates Whether Chinese Firms Cut Shipping Container Output Before COVID: Report

Federal authorities are reportedly investigating whether Chinese companies deliberately restricted production of shipping containers just before the COVID-19 pandemic, a move that could have worsened one of the most painful supply chain shocks in recent history.

The Independent UK

Voices: Trump and Putin agree on one thing – Xi is key to ending their wars in Iran and Ukraine

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The leaders of both declining superpowers have headed to Beijing stuck in conflicts they started but cannot finish – giving China a chance to build a role in the world where it actively works for peace rather than against it

The Economic Times

Weaponised dependency: Chinese mercantilism is more damaging to global trade than Trump tariffs

The recent US-China summit saw improved engagement but little progress on global economic challenges. China's trade practices continue to impact global markets. The US seeks a weaker dollar to address its economic imbalances. Both nations are weaponizing trade dependencies, leading to tech sector balkanization. India must focus on reforms to…

Fortune

The times they are a-changin': Trump pivots towards AI regulation in the face of a mounting public backlash

With a public backlash against AI mounting, the White House is changing its tune on AI regulation and talks with China on AI.

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