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Xi and Trump set sights on stability for China and the US – with a note of caution
A day of positive messaging and personal rapport includes an invitation to visit the White House in September.
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Trump says Xi offered help on Iran as China seeks to keep Hormuz open
Chinese leader’s overture underscores how global issues are increasingly shaping US-China diplomacy and trade talks.
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Is China set to benefit from new US Fed chair Kevin Warsh’s policy vision?
The appointment follows White House pressure on the central bank to lower interest rates – a move analysts warn could have unintended consequences.
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Typhon launch of Tomahawk missile is ‘worst provocation’ by the US against China
Observers suggest strong countermeasures after the first live-firing of the system since its deployment to the Philippines.
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Xi urges ‘utmost caution’ from Trump on Taiwan, warns of conflict risk
Managing ‘Taiwan question’ to be primary factor for ‘constructive strategic stability’ in ties over the next three years, analysts note.
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Eric and Lara Trump – the new US first family faces making the trip to China
The American president’s wife may be absent but his son appears in the entourage in a ‘personal capacity’.
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The toast, the tastes and the tech selfie that crowned the US-China summit
The Chinese and US presidents attend a glittering state banquet that combined Chinese and Western dishes.
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US Border Patrol chief resigns, in latest Trump team shake-up
Michael Banks’ departure comes as the administration appears to be recalibrating its approach to the president’s immigration crackdown.
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After fanfare and banquet, day 1 of Trump’s China visit draws to a close
Presidents toast ‘most important bilateral relationship in the world’ at state dinner in Beijing.
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Philippine senator wanted by ICC flees from Senate
Senator Ronald dela Rosa’s exit from the heavily guarded Senate came after volleys of gunshots were fired on Wednesday night.
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US moves to end fraud cases against Asia’s richest person, Gautam Adani
Multiple agencies could soon drop charges against Indian billionaire and resolve investigations into his company.
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Boeing nears ‘large’ China orders as Trump and Xi forge new trade board: Bessent
Washington and Beijing will discuss the board to manage commercial ties, and there is a plan to ‘pregame’ investments to avoid national security blocks.
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Economy
Hormuz crisis tarnishing copper production, raising costs, Chinese analysts say
China Minmetals Economic Research Institute says disruption of sulphur shipments through strait is having ripple effects on copper production.
14 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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Gap with China closing, Japan’s table tennis team say, but beating Sun still key
After another defeat at World Team Championships last weekend, Japan’s stars feel breaking away from conventional styles is likely to help.
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Hong Kong mother Chau Ting-ting says she and son Ziyi struggled to keep going, but she found hope after support of Wemp Foundation-backed scheme.
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Salute to China? Protocol-perfect Trump charms social media as he meets Xi
US and Chinese leaders project close rapport on day 1 of summit, as body language expert notes deferential ‘softer approach’ from Trump.
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Trump-Xi summit puts US vulnerabilities on display
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China’s booming tech exports give Beijing ‘wind in its sails’ for Trump summit
The role of tech products in April’s trade data reflects how computing-related goods are a ‘new and important growth driver’ for exports.
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