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Trump arrives in China with tech titans and top aides for high-stakes Xi summit
The US president is greeted with elaborate ceremony as he arrives in Beijing for his first trip to China since 2017.
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What does Pete Hegseth’s presence in China say about Trump’s military agenda?
US arms sales to Taiwan, nuclear weapons and military-to-military communication will be among topics discussed, experts say.
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Netherlands opposes US proposal to further bar chip giant ASML from China market
While the chipmaking-gear giant is already banned from selling advanced kit to China, new rule would make low-end products off-limits too.
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Wary mood to mark Xi-Trump summit with irritants aplenty on both sides: analysts
Observers noted the number of recent strategic and trade blows, including the war on Iran, have not derailed the meeting from going ahead.
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Chinese social media users react to Rubio’s tracksuit photo, calling it a ‘meaningless gimmick’ and raising questions about sanctions.
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How US missile shortages could strengthen China’s hand during Trump visit
Washington’s depleted stocks and supply chain weaknesses could hand Beijing an important bargaining chip in this week’s talks.
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Huawei Technologies’ monitoring systems speed up real-time identification of China’s primates, coastal coral, and Norwegian salmon.
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Gunshots fired in stand-off at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect
Chaos mounted in anticipation of an attempt to arrest a top senator wanted by the International Criminal Court.
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‘New historical juncture’: Beijing frames Trump visit as chance for stable ties
China’s top envoy to US and commentaries underscore what is at stake and strike a forward-looking tone despite the two sides’ differences.
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Europe
French prosecutors seek 7-year sentence for ex-president Sarkozy
He is in an appeal trial on charges that he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election.
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Why Indonesia is expanding under-16 social media ban to e-commerce
The plan aims to protect children from online scams and impulse buying, but experts say it could be a major compliance test for platforms.
13 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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HK Express cuts surcharge by 12.8% as fuel prices ease amid Mideast war
Adjustment follows similar moves by Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines, which have both announced reductions in fuel surcharges.
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Paediatrician in Germany charged with sex offences in 130 cases
Most of the offences were committed while the accused was working at a hospital near Berlin, the prosecutor’s office says.
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Taiwan stages live-fire drill on mainland-facing island as Trump heads to Beijing
Coming Xi-Trump summit has triggered renewed anxiety in Taiwan about becoming a bargaining chip in broader negotiations.
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China stresses ‘equality, respect’ as Trump heads to Beijing for Xi summit
Trade, Taiwan and Middle East tensions loom large as US and Chinese leaders meet for first state visit since Trump’s return.
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France locks down 1,700 on cruise ship after 90-year-old dies
Food poisoning had not been excluded, and health officials say there is no connection with the hantavirus outbreak.
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Alibaba CEO signals capex boost as China tech giant forges full-stack AI path
Alibaba’s quarterly revenue arrived largely in line with estimates as the tech giant disclosed its first AI sales data, and in early US trading, the shares jumped 6%.
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Bodies of 3 women recovered from the sea off UK city
The coastguard is completing an ‘extensive search of the water’, but the force is not searching for anyone else.
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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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CEO Pony Ma told shareholders there was the beginning of a turnaround, but that the company was ‘not yet seated’.
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Tesla lures budget-conscious Chinese buyers ahead of state visit by Trump
US President Donald Trump’s entourage for his three-day trip to China includes Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Tim Cook of Apple.
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As US President Donald Trump returns to Beijing, explore the meetings that have helped shape one of the world's most consequential bilateral relationships.
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Ahead of leaders’ summit in Beijing next week, experts point to a high-stakes competition that features military and mining technologies.
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After the US$37 billion, 300-plane deal from Trump’s last visit stalled, industry observers say the next one could be more flexible.
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Will warming Arctic trigger further chill in US-China relations?
The prospect of opening up new sea lanes presents both challenges and opportunities for the rival powers, analysts say.
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