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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Privacy screens and police dogs: how Beijing is preparing for Trump’s visit
The Chinese capital intensifies security and clears hotels ahead of the summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
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US-China relations
US confirms delegation to Apec meeting in China as Trump sets off for Beijing
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US defence secretary joins Trump on China trip in rare diplomatic move
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China-Latin America relations
Beijing calls Paraguay leaders willing ‘chess pieces’ after disputed Taiwan trip
Beijing’s anger over President Santiago Pena’s Taipei trade visit comes as Taiwan issue looms large at this week’s Trump-Xi summit.
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Paraguayan President Santiago Pena and Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te meet in Taipei on May 8. Photo: Kyodo
US, Israel war on Iran
China presses Pakistan to deepen Iran mediation ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Wang Yi highlights Strait of Hormuz security and regional stability as Middle East tensions loom over Beijing talks.
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump heads to Beijing seeking stability in high-stakes Xi talks
Trade, Taiwan and Middle East tensions loom as US and Chinese leaders meet for first state visit since Trump’s return.
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump visit makes Rubio first sanctioned US secretary of state to visit China
Rubio had initially appeared reluctant to visit, while Beijing did not spell out whether it would waive penalties imposed on him in 2020.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was sanctioned twice while a senator, boards Air Force One on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
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US first lady not travelling to China with Trump
Melania Trump skipping Beijing trip as US president heads to China alone for first state visit since 2017.
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Tea at the Forbidden City: how SCMP covered 2017 Xi-Trump meeting
Ahead of Trump’s Beijing trip this week, we look at how the South China Morning Post covered his last visit to China nine years ago.
13 May 2026 - 1:00AM
China-EU relations
‘Frogs in a well’: Chinese diplomat slams Europe’s ‘outdated’ approach to China
Foreign ministry’s European Affairs chief warns about pitfalls of protectionism, says Beijing ready to address Brussels’ concerns.
12 May 2026 - 11:00PM
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China-EU relations
In a bind over rare earths, Europe watches US-China tussle from the sidelines
As Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare to meet in Beijing, one European diplomat says the bloc is aware ‘we have little leverage here’.
12 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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China’s rare earth controls have kept a chokehold on European industry. Photo: AP
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Melania, Rush Hour director returns to China with Trump’s delegation
Sources close to the filmmaker say he will be working on preparations for latest sequel of Rush Hour action-comedy franchise.
12 May 2026 - 9:40PM
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Trump’s China visit opens door to ‘casual’ networking between business chiefs
Sources say Beijing’s exclusive Capital Club has been reserved for networking opportunities in a ‘less formal’ setting during state visit.
12 May 2026 - 6:37PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump rejects ‘garbage’ Iran peace plan before heading to China
The US president will probably seek help from China’s Xi Jinping given the lack of progress on ending the conflict with Iran.
12 May 2026 - 5:00PM
US-China relations
US trial hears witness claims of harassment over Chinese ‘secret police station’
Witness testifies he was harassed after holding a protest against the establishment of alleged Fuzhou-controlled facility in New York.
12 May 2026 - 8:52AM
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Supporters of Lu Jianwang stand outside a federal courthouse before the opening of his trial in New York, on May 6. Photo: AP
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Trump taps Musk, Cook and other leaders for high-stakes China trade mission
Business delegation spanning tech, aviation and finance joins Beijing trip as trade, investment and supply chains top agenda.
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump to raise Taiwan, Jimmy Lai case when he meets Xi in Beijing this week
US president claims Chinese leader will be more likely than himself to bring up Taiwan issue, while Lai may also be on the agenda.
12 May 2026 - 6:17AM
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Trump’s China visit watched in US for signs of stability – and tangible wins
American business and policy circles seek trade certainty, AI dialogue and signs rivalry can be managed despite wider tensions.
12 May 2026 - 4:27AM
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US businesses and manufacturers are watching for signs the summit could stabilise supply chains and ease trade uncertainty. Photo: Shutterstock
China-UK relations
Will Starmer’s election woes force a shake-up in the UK’s ties with China?
British prime minister’s dwindling authority may see him come under pressure to shift policies, Chinese experts say.
11 May 2026 - 9:24PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
China readies for Trump visit amid rebound in trade growth
Surging Chinese exports will bolster the nation’s position with the US as the two countries ready for trade talks and a presidential summit this week.
11 May 2026 - 5:03PM
China-Africa relations
Why China’s new duty-free access is a lifeline for South African exporters
South African trade is pivoting to China as US tariffs bite, but Chinese industrial dominance poses a new dilemma.
11 May 2026 - 4:00PM
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China confirms dates for Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing
Trip will be first to the country by a US president since 2017 and include two bilateral meetings, according to White House.
11 May 2026 - 10:44PM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping greets his US counterpart Donald Trump in November 2017, during Trump’s first-term visit to Beijing. Photo: TNS
2026 Xi-Trump summit
What to expect from this week’s Trump 2.0 visit to Beijing
Nearly a decade after his first-term visit, Trump returns to Beijing amid tensions over tariffs, Taiwan and tech rivalry.
11 May 2026 - 9:15AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump, Tehran and a Qatari tanker transit: here’s what happened overnight
US leader calls Iran’s response to its peace proposal ‘totally unacceptable’, while a Qatari ship passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
11 May 2026 - 4:18PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
China, US confirm Seoul trade talks days before Trump-Xi summit in Beijing
Meeting follows Paris round in March and a video call in April as both sides prepare for Trump’s state visit.
11 May 2026 - 4:17AM
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