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Former Cuban president Raul Castro attends a May Day rally in Havana, Cuba, on May 1. Photo: Reuters
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How does the Strait of Hormuz stand-off look in the wake of Trump-Xi summit?
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US President Donald Trump bids farewell to Chinese President Xi Jinping as he wraps up his state visit, in Beijing on Friday. Photo: Reuters
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Trump says Xi offered help on Iran as China seeks to keep Hormuz open
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Children welcome US President Donald Trump as he arrives with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
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US Senate warns of China’s nuclear capabilities hours before Xi-Trump summit
Beijing engaged in ‘unprecedented nuclear expansion’ in recent years that includes ‘hundreds of new missile silos’, senator tells hearing.
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DF-5C nuclear missiles are displayed during a military parade in Beijing in September 2025. Photo: Reuters
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US defence secretary joins Trump on China trip in rare diplomatic move
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate on Tuesday regarding the White House’s proposed military budget. Photo: Getty Images
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China presses Pakistan to deepen Iran mediation ahead of Trump-Xi talks
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