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Putin and Xi hail ties and energy trade at China talks

China and Russia's leaders have shared warm words and stressed their growing trade and energy ties at a summit in Beijing just days after Donald Trump's visit.

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Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties days after Trump's visit to Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing in a meeting meant to reaffirm ties days after a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to China

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Xi and Putin condemn ‘irresponsible’ US foreign policy at Beijing summit

Chinese and Russian leaders boast of close ties and warn ‘of a drift back to the law of the jungle’

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Taiwan leader says ‘foreign forces’ cannot decide island’s future amid China pressure

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that “foreign forces” could not decide the future of the democratic island, days after US President Donald Trump suggested arms sales to Taiwan could be used as leverage in talks with China. Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and has threatened to seize…

France 24

Does Trump Have 'Sleeping Sickness'? US President Seen Constantly Dozing Off During Major Events Trigger Questions On His Real State Of Health

Donald Trump's health faces renewed scrutiny after viral clips from his China visit sparked online speculation about fatigue and physical condition.

International Business Times UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Moscow planning possible northern offensive targeting Kyiv

Kyiv is ramping up defences in the north of the region and believes Belarus may be more deeply involved

The Independent UK

Putin claims Russia-China ties at record high during Beijing visit

On Wednesday, Putin said he had held "substantive" talks with Beijing on bilateral cooperation.

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Putin and Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks following Trump visit

China's President Xi Jinping hailed his country's "unyielding" ties with Russia in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after United States President Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower.

Radio France Internationale

Putin, Xi to underscore alliance strength after Trump visit

BEIJING - Russian President Vladimir Putin meets China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, seeking to underline their unshakeable alliance in the wake of Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower economy.

Bangkok Post

Chinese aircraft carrier kicks off drills in western Pacific amid tense Japan ties

China's Liaoning aircraft carrier on Tuesday kicked off training that will include live-fire drills in the western Pacific, a move poised to draw attention from Japan amid tense bilateral ties.

Bangkok Post

Chinese youths greet Putin on arrival in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, where young Chinese flag-wavers and officials welcomed him at the airport ahead of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Euronews

From ancient kings to Trump and Xi: when did humans start shaking hands? And why?

On Thursday, United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands outside China’s Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, for 14 seconds. Almost immediately, we saw various pundits trying to interpret the meaning of the interaction.

The Conversation

Voices: Trump and Putin agree on one thing – Xi is key to ending their wars in Iran and Ukraine

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The leaders of both declining superpowers have headed to Beijing stuck in conflicts they started but cannot finish – giving China a chance to build a role in the world where it actively works for peace rather than against it

The Independent UK

Putin on the back foot? Russian president in China as Ukraine campaign stalls

Days after Donald Trump left Beijing, it's Vladimir Putin's turn in the Chinese capital, where the Russian president can boast that unlike his US counterpart, he'll be signing actual business deals. But the biggest one may have to wait. Xi Jinping is in no hurry to agree to the Power…

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International Business Times

China Hosts Putin As Xi Balances Russia Ties And U.S. Diplomacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday night for a series of high-level meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, adding another layer to a week marked by major diplomatic exchanges involving the United States, China and Russia.

The Economic Times

Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pomp

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and "long-time good friend" Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by Donald Trump. - 'Dear, old friends' - Xi welcomed Putin with open arms as an "old…

International Business Times UK

Secret Service in 30-Minute Armed Standoff With Chinese Security During Tumultuous Trump-Xi Visit

A Trump–Xi summit in Beijing descended into a 30-minute armed standoff between US Secret Service and Chinese security, alongside a series of protocol lapses and sharp private exchanges over Taiwan.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Snubs Tim Cook and Face-Melts the Internet With 'Weird Expressions' at Trump-China Summit

Elon Musk upstaged the Trump‑China summit in Beijing after refusing to join Tim Cook for a selfie and pulling a series of strange faces that quickly went viral.

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Trump Hits Worst Poll Numbers in Modern History as His Core MAGA Base Deserts Him Over War and $5 Gas

Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 34%, coinciding with his upcoming diplomatic visit to Beijing, where he faces challenges both domestically and in foreign policy.

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit hot on heels of Trump

Russian president is welcomed to Beijing with an honour guard after saying relations with China have reached an ‘unprecedented level’

The Independent UK

China says report that Xi said Putin would regret invasion is ‘completely fabricated out of thin air’

Reports claimed that the Chinese leader told the US president that Putin would regret launching military action

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Branded 'Weakest' US President, Nickname 'Comrade Nation Builder' By Chinese Netizens

Donald Trump's visit to Beijing is seen as a test of power dynamics with Xi Jinping, amid criticisms of Trump's weakening of US global influence and China's strategic gains.

Caixin Global

Business Brief (May 19): China Pushes AI-Manufacturing Integration

Beijing upgrades departure tax refunds to boost inbound spending

The Independent UK

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers, hopes for July verdict

A Hong Kong court has concluded final arguments in a national security trial for two former organizers of vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

Euronews

Washington or Moscow: China’s Xi Jinping hosts Putin days after Trump visit

Less than a week after the US president’s visit to China, it is now Vladimir Putin who is heading to Beijing. The question is which leader will prove the more persuasive partner for China — Washington or Moscow?

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