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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Leaving so soon? US, China hold briefest trade talks yet before leaders’ summit
The two delegations met in Seoul’s Incheon Airport, spoke for a few hours and skipped the press conferences typically held after earlier sessions.
13 May 2026 - 5:14PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
China-US trade talks kick off in Seoul ahead of high-profile leaders’ summit
13 May 2026 - 11:55AM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang joins Trump’s trip to China at last minute
13 May 2026 - 12:25PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
After nearly 9 years, Trump is landing in a totally changed China. Is he ready?
China has strengthened its position since the US president’s last visit, analysts said, predicting more equitable results from any potential agreement.
13 May 2026 - 7:49AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
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’s cadre of CEOs hunts for wins in China, from soybeans to semiconductors
Corporate leaders join this week’s state visit, with a diverse group eyeing market access and stability amid frictions.
12 May 2026 - 11:03PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
From ‘Taco’ to ‘Nacho’: Wall Street’s new buzzword as Trump preps for China trip
Traders’ catch-cry ‘Not a chance Hormuz opens’ replaces ‘Trump always chickens out’ as grim predictions swirl over gridlock, oil prices.
12 May 2026 - 11:27AM
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due to meet in Beijing this week. Photo: Reuters
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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.
13 May 2026 - 3:31AM
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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-China negotiations seek a quick Seoul search for deals ahead of Trump’s visit
Setting stage for presidential summit with Xi in Beijing, Bessent and He to meet in South Korea, and the ‘3 Bs’ could be on the cards.
11 May 2026 - 9:00PM
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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
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, left, with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in 2025. The pair will meet again this week in South Korea. Photo: Keystone via AP
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump heads to China weakened as Xi gains leverage ahead of summit
Iran war, tariff setbacks and sliding US poll numbers reshape the balance going into next week’s high-stakes talks.
9 May 2026 - 10:03PM
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‘Not decoupling’: what does US-China trade data signal ahead of Xi-Trump summit?
Declining trade flows come as Trump heads to Beijing – but analyst says US remains dependent on some Chinese goods.
9 May 2026 - 7:00PM
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China trade
China defies Strait of Hormuz crisis with record monthly export value in April
Export value rose 14.1 per cent year on year, well above market forecasts.
9 May 2026 - 4:33PM
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Banking & finance
Trump’s pick for Fed chair says he’ll stay independent. Does he mean it?
Kevin Warsh said at a confirmation hearing he would not become the US president’s ‘human sock puppet’, but concerns over interference persist.
9 May 2026 - 9:07AM
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US-China trade war
Trump appeals latest court loss on tariffs as chaos and uncertainty amp up
Trump administration on Friday appealed court ruling that 10 per cent global tariff imposed in February was not justified by 1970s trade law.
9 May 2026 - 7:00AM
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Banking & finance
Wall Street giants lead China-profit surge despite market polarisation
Major investment banks expand market share in China, with Goldman reclaiming the revenue lead while Shengang keeps its asset crown.
8 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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China trade
How China’s sharper tech edge forces South Korea to rethink old industrial ties
Scholars urge a pivot to shared AI and EV standards and cooperation, while an upgraded China-South Korea free-trade pact is deemed vital.
8 May 2026 - 6:30PM
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An artificial intelligence-powered robot works at a “convenience store” during the 2026 World IT Show in Seoul. Photo: EPA
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Trump invites Boeing, Mastercard CEOs to join China trip next week: sources
Donald Trump Jnr and Eric Trump will also join the high-stakes summit in Beijing, sources say.
8 May 2026 - 5:53PM
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Why US commercial stakes are ‘too high for Trump to ignore’ on China visit
After the US$37 billion, 300-plane deal from Trump’s last visit stalled, industry observers say the next one could be more flexible.
11 May 2026 - 11:36AM
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US-China trade war
Trump-Xi summit hides simmering trade tensions under the surface, experts say
Despite declarations of cooperation, friendship and respect from both sides, major trade conflict is brewing between the two superpowers.
8 May 2026 - 3:12AM
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China urges US to drop trade probe as key Trump-Xi summit approaches
The White House’s Section 301 investigations were launched to identify structural excess capacity among 16 trading partners, including China.
6 May 2026 - 6:45AM
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US President Donald Trump announces worldwide tariffs on April 2, 2025. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
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Trump dismisses China friction over Iran war, touts Xi ties before summit
US halts Hormuz escort mission, says Beijing is not pushing back as Xi talks loom.
7 May 2026 - 12:48AM
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US-China relations
Exiting China market a ‘self-inflicted wound’ for US tech, think tank warns
ITIF argues that regional sales help finance domestic R&D and block local rivals, while warning that a full exit would be a self-inflicted wound to innovation leadership.
4 May 2026 - 9:00PM
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United States
US Pentagon signs AI deals with Google, Nvidia and SpaceX, focus on ‘lawful’ use
The deal comes even as some tech workers raise concerns about the use of AI for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.
2 May 2026 - 3:00PM
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