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Beijing’s Temple of Heaven closed for Trump’s private tour
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Asia needs ‘institutional toolbox’ to survive global shocks, China experts warn
Ahead of Trump’s China visit, experts at an RCEP forum discuss a supply-chain overhaul, looking to insulate the world’s biggest trading bloc.
13 May 2026 - 4:42PM
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China-US trade talks kick off in Seoul ahead of high-profile leaders’ summit
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13 May 2026 - 11:55AM
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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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US confirms delegation to Apec meeting in China as Trump sets off for Beijing
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13 May 2026 - 10:25PM
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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 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
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12 May 2026 - 11:03PM
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Musk joins Trump’s Beijing delegation as a ‘natural bridge’ for trade
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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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China and the US need to build strategic trust and a working framework, stabilising ties amid global uncertainty and fragmentation.
12 May 2026 - 7:15AM
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China’s AI ascent leaves Trump a stark choice: escalate or relax chip controls?
Beijing and Washington are locked in an era-defining contest – and China’s rapid technological progress raises questions about limits of containment.
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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 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-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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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.
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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.
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Declining trade flows come as Trump heads to Beijing – but analyst says US remains dependent on some Chinese goods.
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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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Trump trade chief says US wants balanced trade, not change to China’s system
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer wants key meeting in Beijing to help ‘achieve more balance’ economically between the two countries.
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Chinese firework makers hopeful for US exports ahead of Trump’s visit
Manufacturers are counting on Trump’s visit to de-escalate trade hostilities ahead of the US 250th anniversary.
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