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U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (May 15, 2026) warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after concluding his visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pressed him not to support the self-ruling island. Mr. Trump ended the State visit claiming to have made “fantastic” trade deals, although the details were vague, and he did…
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President Donald Trump boards Air Force One, on May 15, 2026, at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing. | Photo Credit: AP United States President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had asked him on Friday (May 15, 2026) if the U.S. would defend Taiwan in the event of a conflict. “That question was…
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President Donald Trump talks with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound, on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Beijing. | Photo Credit: AP United States President Donald Trump wrapped up his China visit saying both sides had agreed “fantastic trade deals” and “settled a lot of problems”, following his second day of talks…
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A view of the Strait of Hormuz. China called for a lasting truce in the West Asia and for shipping lanes to be reopened “as soon as possible”, as the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed during the war with Iran. Image used representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto China called…
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President Donald Trump, left, stands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Temple of Heaven on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Beijing. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 14, 2026) announced that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping would be making a reciprocal visit to the White House on September 24….
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President Donald Trump walks with China’s Vice President Han Zheng during a welcome ceremony Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump commenced his highly anticipated three-day visit to China on May 13, amid the ongoing Israel-U.S. war with Iran, and a year after Mr….
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcome U.S. President Donald Trump with a handshake on Thursday (May 14, 2026) and Mr. Trump the two countries should be “partners and not rivals” as they met for talks in Beijing. “A stable China-U.S. relationship is a boon for the world. Cooperation benefits both sides, while confrontation harms both. We…
It comes days before U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Xi Jinping, where he is expected to press the Chinese leader to help resolve the standoff with Iran and reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz. File. | Photo Credit: AP The U.S. government on Monday (May 11, 2026) announced sanctions against three people and…
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A file image of U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump will pay an official visit to China from May 13 to 15 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Monday (May 11, 2026). This will be…
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. File | Photo Credit: Reuters China’s top diplomat said on Thursday (May 7, 2026) that ties with the U.S. have been in general stable despite “many twists and disruptions,” and called on both countries to find a way to contribute to global peace, a week before…
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