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2026 Xi-Trump summit
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
In May 2026, President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are expected to begin a long-awaited meeting to talk about a number of factors affecting China and America.
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Donald Trump
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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Donald Trump
Trump arrives in China with tech titans and top aides for high-stakes Xi summit
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Taiwan
What does Pete Hegseth’s presence in China say about Trump’s military agenda?
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US-China relations
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.
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Beijing’s Temple of Heaven closed for Trump’s private tour
Beijing urges US president ‘to hold the line on peaceful coexistence’ as it prepares to host him at heritage site.
13 May 2026 - 6:55PM
Marco Rubio
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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US, Israel war on Iran
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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Trump visits China after nearly 9 years
US President Donald Trump headed to China on May 12 for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
13 May 2026 - 5:19PM
US-China trade war
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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Taiwan
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.
13 May 2026 - 6:11PM
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US-China relations
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
Pakistan
‘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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China stock market
Why are Chinese stock markets hitting record highs ahead of Trump’s visit?
Both the ChiNext and SSE Star 50 indexes closed at record highs on Wednesday, as investor optimism over China’s tech sector surges.
13 May 2026 - 5:23PM
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US-China relations
China and US teams race to find easy summit deliverables at meeting in Seoul
The two sides will seek to ‘iron out any last-minute issues’ in single day of talks, economist says.
13 May 2026 - 1:09PM
US-China relations
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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Xi Jinping
China-US trade talks kick off in Seoul ahead of high-profile leaders’ summit
Trade deals, export controls on critical minerals and the Iran war likely to be talking points as senior officials sit down for negotiations.
13 May 2026 - 11:55AM
Banking & finance
Xi-Trump meeting could lift Chinese stocks 12%: Morgan Stanley
‘Moderate’ upside is possible as investors ‘direct attention back to China somewhat’, assuming trade truce is extended, bank says.
13 May 2026 - 12:16PM
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China economy
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang joins Trump’s trip to China at last minute
The Nvidia CEO boarded Air Force One during a refuelling stop in Alaska, with Trump saying it was ‘an honour’ to have him on the trip.
13 May 2026 - 12:25PM
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Donald Trump
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
US-China relations
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.
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US-China relations
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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US maximum pressure tactics unlikely to work with China
As the Trump-Xi summit approaches, China will be going into negotiations with a new diplomatic posture.
13 May 2026 - 8:52AM
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United States
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.
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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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Donald Trump
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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Mainland China
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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SCMP Exclusives
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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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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
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