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2026 Xi-Trump summit
China-US summit ‘remarkable’ but is it enough to change relations?
Political scientist Li Cheng says the meetings have importance but they can’t tackle the fundamentals.
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Thucydides Trap, personal touches – all you need to know from Xi-Trump summit so far
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‘A flying White House’: Trump’s Air Force One fuels fascination in China
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Xi calls for ‘constructive strategic stability’ in China-US ties
Presidents expected to discuss the Iran war, trade, tech and Taiwan, among other points of contention.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Photo: AP
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Rubio calls on China to play a more ‘active’ role in ending Iran war
The Middle East crisis will come into sharp focus during the Xi-Trump summit as Marco Rubio says it threatens to ‘destabilise Asia’.
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Chinese-American found guilty in New York ‘secret police station’ case
Lu ‘Harry’ Jianwang convicted of acting as an unauthorised Chinese agent and obstruction of justice in closely watched trial.
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‘Transactional’ but pivotal: how Xi-Trump talks could redefine fault lines
Chinese and US leaders are likely to focus on stability and achievable outcomes rather than breakthroughs when they meet in Beijing.
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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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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.
14 May 2026 - 1:50AM
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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.
13 May 2026 - 11:00PM
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US-EU relations
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.
13 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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ASML is already banned from selling its most advanced chipmaking equipment to China. Photo: Reuters
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Donald Trump’s red-carpet welcome in Beijing before Xi summit – as it happened
Trump lands in Beijing on Wednesday night amid intense global interest in the Iran war, energy prices and China-US tech rivalry.
13 May 2026 - 9:51PM
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Marco Rubio dons ‘Maduro look’ as he heads to China, sparking internet frenzy
Chinese social media users react to Rubio’s tracksuit photo, calling it a ‘meaningless gimmick’ and raising questions about sanctions.
13 May 2026 - 6:45PM
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Trump flies to Beijing, Nvidia’s Huang joins trip at last minute
The US president headed to Beijing with 17 CEOs, belatedly including Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, reflecting a focus on trade for his summit with China’s Xi Jinping.
13 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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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.
13 May 2026 - 7:16PM
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US President Donald Trump’s state visit will include meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday and Friday. Photo: Xinhua
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US and China in ‘unprecedented’ cooperation against scam centres in Dubai
Nine fraud centres dismantled and 276 suspects arrested in joint operation between FBI, Chinese Ministry of Public Security and Dubai Police.
13 May 2026 - 3:00PM
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The message China wants to send by hosting Trump at Temple of Heaven
Beijing urges US president ‘to hold the line on peaceful coexistence’ as it prepares to host him at heritage site.
13 May 2026 - 6:56PM
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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.
13 May 2026 - 9:00AM
While there has been no official confirmation of where the US leader will stay in China, the Four Seasons Hotel Beijing has begun installing additional security screening equipment. Photo: Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
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US confirms delegation to Apec meeting in China as Trump sets off for Beijing
US representatives to attend Apec trade and investment meetings in Shanghai and Suzhou this month as key Trump-Xi summit looms.
13 May 2026 - 10:25PM
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US defence secretary joins Trump on China trip in rare diplomatic move
Pete Hegseth becomes first Pentagon chief to accompany a US president to Beijing since Richard Nixon’s 1972 visit.
13 May 2026 - 10:16PM
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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.
13 May 2026 - 4:08AM
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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.
13 May 2026 - 3:40AM
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Wang Yi said Beijing would continue supporting Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to help restore peace and stability in the Middle East. Photo: EPA
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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.
13 May 2026 - 7:21PM
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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.
13 May 2026 - 3:28AM
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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.
13 May 2026 - 10:29AM
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