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Taiwan celebrates after Xi Jinping leaves US empty-handed

Xi pressed Trump to handle the matter of Taiwan ‘with prudence’, but secured no commitments from the White House

The Independent UK · Sep 26

India-US trade pact to 'unleash another level' of ties, says American official; reveals deal is '90%-plus' done

A senior US State Department official said the India-US trade pact is “90-per cent-plus” complete, with only final issues being resolved. The official said the agreement could “unleash another level” of bilateral ties, while highlighting upcoming diplomatic engagements, including Marco Rubio’s India visit and the next Quad foreign ministers’ meeting.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Trump-Xi summit heavy on symbolism, light on economic breakthroughs for US and China

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping capped a three-day Washington summit with tea at the White House and a visit to the National Archives. The leaders praised their relationship and discussed future meetings, while the lavish state visit featured flyovers, tours and a high-profile dinner but few…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Trump-Xi bonhomie set to continue, leaders announce two more meetings

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet in November and December. They will hold talks in China and at the G20 summit in Miami. These meetings aim to strengthen the relationship between the two largest economies. However, their recent discussions did not result in…

The Times of India · Sep 25

The Guardian view on Trump and Xi: a show of friendship, but no real attempt to address the tensions

Editorial: The Chinese leader’s visit to Washington appears to have done nothing to shift the stalemate in bilateral relations

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

America laughs as Trump pivots from 'Kung Flu' to hug Xi’s panda diplomacy

TOI correspondent from Washington: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington DC to negotiate trade, technology, tariffs and the future of the global economy. Instead, he got the most elaborate housewarming party ever thrown by a man desperate to impress his guest.

The Times of India · Sep 25

Pandas then, pandas now: Trump and Xi are well past Nixon-era magic

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping recently met in Washington to symbolize cooperation in US-China relations. The summit featured the announcement of two pandas to Zo Atlanta as a gesture of friendship. They extended a trade truce rather than resolving major economic disputes or tariffs. Despite strategic rivalry, both countries aim…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Nepal Seeks Himalayan Climate Mechanism: Shah urges India, China to join; calls for grant-based finance

In his maiden address to UN General Assembly, Shah, 36, said, “Glaciers and floods do not travel with a visa stamped on passports.” His address on Thursday came during his first foreign trip since taking office on March 27.

The Times of India · Sep 25

China Is Reportedly Assisting Iran In The War With The U.S.; Satellite Intelligence Is Helping Tehran Strike Targets

Tehran has becoming increasingly effective at targeting U.S. bases in the region over the past months.

International Business Times · Sep 25

Pomp over progress in Xi’s US summit with Trump is a win for China

While US president hailed visit as ‘great’, almost nothing of substance was achieved on resolving thorny issues

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25