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2026 Xi-Trump summit
What did American allies make of Trump’s trip to China to meet Xi?
The meeting Beijing was watched around the world for clues on topics ranging from trade to Taiwan and rare earths.
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US-China relations
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Beijing had already won before the Trump-Xi summit even started
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence
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Diplomacy
Outside In
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Xi-Trump summit aside, 2 meetings in Asia matter for global trade
As Trump travelled to Beijing for the kind of bilateral dealmaking he prefers, two groups have continued their multilateral efforts.
15 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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China exports
Australian trade minister to visit China to secure fuel during Iran war crunch
Beijing tightened jet fuel exports after the war broke out, forcing Canberra to seek alternative suppliers.
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, May 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China right after the Trump-Xi summit.
15 May 2026 - 3:05PM
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Britain
Turning over a new leaf: why UK’s green mandate is a win for Asia
The Green Party’s record-breaking gains in UK council elections are a sign voters are taking climate change seriously, analysts say.
15 May 2026 - 2:45PM
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Asian cinema
Review
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Parallel Tales: Asghar Farhadi misfires with latest French excursion
This tale of voyeurism in Paris, starring Vincent Cassel, Virginie Efira and Isabelle Huppert, lacks any tension or romantic intrigue.
15 May 2026 - 1:58PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
As Trump wraps up China trip, what will he and Xi take from historic summit?
Donald Trump concludes milestone China visit after Xi Jinping shows him around Zhongnanhai.
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong maintains 2026 growth forecast at 2.5% to 3.5%
Government also raises headline inflation forecast for year to 2.6 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent projected in February’s budget.
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
After Xi-Trump, China tech stocks retreat as market weighs ‘fantastic’ deals
Mainland benchmarks slip as investors lock in profits following Beijing summit, while analysts say the lack of specific deal terms suggests a deterioration ‘freeze’.
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China travel
China’s hotel sector shines, poised to outperform through 2026 on strong demand
International hotel chains ride China’s travel rebound, posting gains as domestic demand and inbound flows strengthen.
15 May 2026 - 9:50AM
US-China relations
Editorial
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Xi-Trump summit in Beijing heralds start of constructive, stable relations
Through the meticulously planned welcome ceremony and Xi Jinping’s remarks, Beijing has emphasised the importance of stable bilateral ties to the world.
15 May 2026 - 7:15AM
US-China trade war
The US-China trade war is entering a worrying new phase
The US and China are racing to roll out competing sanctions, rules and regulations, leaving firms trapped in a legal Catch-22.
15 May 2026 - 11:04AM
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Brics
Opinion
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Brics is less a structure than a sentiment
Despite lacking geopolitical alignment, Brics captures a prevailing mood among emerging economies that won’t fade away any time soon.
15 May 2026 - 7:36AM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Xi-Trump summit day 1: everything you need to know from the meeting in Beijing
From an elaborate welcome parade to what the two leaders discussed, here is everything you need to know from Xi and Trump’s meeting in Beijing.
15 May 2026 - 7:28AM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump says Xi offered help on Iran as China seeks to keep Hormuz open
Chinese leader’s overture underscores how global issues are increasingly shaping US-China diplomacy and trade talks.
15 May 2026 - 6:16AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
How did the US and China tell 2 different stories about the summit?
Beijing highlights the need for stable ties and peace, while Washington focuses on fentanyl and agricultural products.
14 May 2026 - 11:20PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Macroscope
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Trump-Xi summit puts US vulnerabilities on display
China weaponising rare earths turned the tables on Trump, showing how unprepared Western governments and firms were for a full trade war.
14 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Hormuz crisis tarnishing copper production, raising costs, Chinese analysts say
China Minmetals Economic Research Institute says disruption of sulphur shipments through strait is having ripple effects on copper production.
14 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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Xi-Trump summit casts optimistic light on lingering tensions
The presidents of China and the United States focused on cooperation and potential trade, rather than tougher issues, as they opened the first day of talks in Beijing.
14 May 2026 - 5:00PM
India
Iran’s ‘anti-American’ rhetoric tests India’s balancing act at Brics meeting
Foreign Minister Araghchi seeks the bloc’s backing against US pressure in New Delhi, but India likely to prioritise de-escalation and trade.
14 May 2026 - 1:22PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
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’.
14 May 2026 - 2:43PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
‘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.
14 May 2026 - 12:19PM
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US-China relations
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.
14 May 2026 - 8:59AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
UAE denies Israel’s Netanyahu made secret visit during Iran war
Netanyahu’s office claims a ‘historic breakthrough’, but Abu Dhabi dismisses reports of any clandestine meeting.
14 May 2026 - 10:39AM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
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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2026 Xi-Trump summit
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.
13 May 2026 - 9:36PM
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