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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.

The Times of India

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.

International Business Times UK

China says 'world's first' offshore wind-powered underwater data center has entered full operation, houses 2,000 servers — 24 megawatt subsea AI facility uses ocean water for passive cooling and offshore wind for power

China has begun full operations at a 24 MW underwater AI data center off Shanghai’s coast, using offshore wind power and seawater cooling to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency

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Baidu results beat estimates as AI cloud surge offsets ad slump

Baidu has announced strong quarterly results, surpassing market expectations. The company's cloud computing services showed significant growth, helping to compensate for a downturn in its advertising business. This surge in cloud demand is linked to increased enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence in China. Baidu's core AI-powered business, including cloud, saw…

The Economic Times

Trump Bought Nvidia Stock One Week Before His Own Government Approved a Billion-Dollar Nvidia Chip Deal With China

Donald Trump's Nvidia stock trades have raised ethics concerns due to their timing with regulatory decisions, prompting calls for a presidential trading ban amid national security worries.

International Business Times UK

EU honours Merkel as her legacy on migration, Russia remains deeply divisive

The former German chancellor receives the new European Order of Merit this week. Yet, her policies are facing fresh scrutiny amid global instability and a changing world order.

Euronews

Trump’s trip to China doesn’t move the needle on low approval ratings

President Donald Trump returned from China with few concrete wins, and his refusal to owe Xi Jinping a favor in return for the Chinese president’s help reopening the Strait of Hormuz highlights his lack of a plan to ease Republicans’ gas prices concerns as Democrats hammer his 79-day-old conflict. After…

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Iran drives global executions to highest level since 1981: Amnesty

Executions worldwide rose to their highest level since 1981 last year, with 2,707 people put to death across 17 countries, Amnesty International said on Monday. The surge, driven largely by Iran, marks a 78 percent increase from the previous year.

Radio France Internationale

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 Conversation

Niu Technologies Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Niu Technologies (NASDAQ:NIU) reported a sharp increase in first-quarter 2026 revenue and China sales volume, as management said growth in electric motorcycles offset weakness in electric bicycles during a period of regulatory transition. Chief Executive Officer Yan Li said total sales volume reach

MarketBeat

Korean drama Perfect Crown faces backlash over scene accused of undermining sovereignty

Producers say disputed scene will be revised for future broadcasts and streaming releases

The Independent UK

Wheat Rallying Back on US/China Fact Sheet

Wheat is trading with sharply higher action across the board on Monday morning in response to a White House Fact sheet released over the weekend. The wheat market retreated lower into the Friday close, with the three exchanges posting losses. Chicago SRW futures were down 11 to 22 1/4 cents...

Barchart

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

The Guardian - US

White House unveils massive US-China accords on trade and Iran, silences Taiwan flashpoint

The White House released details of President Trump's China visit. Major trade deals were struck, including aircraft purchases and agricultural commitments. Both nations agreed on Iran's nuclear program and shipping lane security. However, the official summary notably excluded discussions about Taiwan, a key point of contention during the visit. This…

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The Independent UK

China Evergrande liquidators seek $8.4B from PwC in Hong Kong lawsuit

Liquidators of China Evergrande are seeking $8.4 billion from accounting firm PwC

International Business Times UK

Trump Dismisses Xi Jinping Proposal On Iran Conflict Resolution Amid Global Concern

US President Trump has rejected Chinese President Xi's offer to mediate the Iran conflict, adding uncertainty to international negotiations and impacting global markets.

The Times of India

My Take 5 (Edition 69): The week that was in international affairs

The Trump-Xi summit yielded no major breakthroughs, with both leaders sticking to their strategic interests, particularly concerning Taiwan. Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, met with Ukrainian drone strikes deep into Russia, highlight Moscow's continued aggression. Latvia's government collapsed over a drone incident, underscoring regional security concerns. Meanwhile, a joint US-Nigeria…

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Oil Rises Amid Iran Impasse, Nvidia Earnings and Fed Minutes Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.41%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.30% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices continue to rise amid the stalemate between the U.S. and Iran.

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The Conversation

Xi warned Trump against the ‘Thucydides Trap’ – here’s what ancient Greece can tell us about US-China relations

In his opening remarks at his summit with Donald Trump on May 15, the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, invoked the fifth-century BC Greek historian Thucydides to issue a veiled warning to the US president.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Branded 'Occasional Villain' After Making Awkward Faces While Posing for Photos at Xi Jinping State Dinner

Elon Musk's facial expressions at a Beijing state dinner hosted by Xi Jinping went viral, sparking online discussions about his unpredictable public persona and highlighting Tesla's strategic importance in China.

The Independent UK

Four dead and six missing after truck falls into river swollen by China’s first major rainstorm of 2026

Asian nation continues to grapple with first large-scale and prolonged rainfall event of 2026

The Economic Times

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang calls out US push to ban AI chip exports to China, says it is “completely ridiculous”

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang calls a total ban on AI chip exports to China 'ridiculous'. He believes such restrictions would push China to build its own technology, ultimately harming US leadership. Huang argues American companies should compete globally. He suggests China can still advance AI using existing resources and older…

The Economic Times

Rajnath Singh embarks on 4-day trip to Vietnam and South Korea

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a four-day visit to Vietnam and South Korea to bolster strategic defence cooperation, including joint production of military hardware. The trip aims to strengthen defence industrial partnerships, enhance maritime collaboration, and promote peace in the Indo-Pacific region. Discussions will also cover the South China…

International Business Times UK

Trump's Secret Mission: American CEO Convoy Sparks Interest as Billionaires Chase Billions in Beijing Deals

President Trump visited Beijing with top US business leaders to strengthen economic ties with China, focusing on trade, aviation, AI, and semiconductors amid rising tensions.

The Independent UK

Trump posts AI images of himself with buff alien and space lasers in latest Truth Social spree

President Donald Trump relaxed after China trip by golfing and posting bizarre memes on his social media platform, featuring muscular extraterrestrials, interstellar warfare, and a zombie Gavin Newsom

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