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China critic Matthew Wale elected Solomon Islands prime minister

Wale won a parliamentary ballot 26 votes to 22 and as PM is expected to strengthen ties with traditional allies Australia and the United States

The Guardian - AU

What is the Thucydides Trap and why did Xi Jinping mention it in his meeting with Donald Trump?

China’s leader raised the ancient Greek historian Thucydides when he met the US president in Beijing

The Guardian - AU

Oil rises as fears of ship attacks and seizures persist

Oil prices saw an increase on Friday. Market worries persist regarding ship attacks and seizures. Iran stated many vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. and Chinese presidents continued their discussions in Beijing. A ship was reportedly seized off the United Arab Emirates. The U.S. and China agreed on…

The Economic Times

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Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning

President Donald Trump concluded his state visit to China. He met with President Xi Jinping. The visit featured business deals and discussions. President Xi issued a strong warning regarding Taiwan. Trump expressed hope for a stronger relationship. China agreed to purchase Boeing jets. Discussions also covered Iran and trade.

The Economic Times

Colorado governor commuted Tina Peters’ sentence after Trump blocked funding for clean water project, Lauren Boebert claims – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

President Xi's 'Declining Nation' Dig Was Meant For Biden, Not Me, Trump Claims

Donald Trump claims Xi Jinping's 'declining nation' comment targeted Joe Biden, not his administration, during a summit focused on US-China relations and Taiwan tensions.

International Business Times UK

Trump Makes Odd Claim That Chinese Restaurants Beat Every US Fast Food Chain at Beijing State Banquet — Numbers Don't Add Up

During a state dinner in China, President Trump claimed Chinese restaurants in the US outnumber the top five fast food chains combined, a statement questioned by industry data.

International Business Times UK

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'Gnarly' and Bruised: Viral Photos of Trump's Hands in China Fuel New Health Panic

Viral close-ups of Donald Trump's bruised, 'gnarly' hands in Beijing have intensified scrutiny of the 79-year-old's health, as doctors and critics warn of a 'dangerous decline' despite his insistence he feels as he did 50 years ago.

International Business Times UK

Iran permits 30 vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz overnight; Hezbollah strikes Israel - top developments

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said around 30 ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz with Tehran’s permission since Wednesday evening, signalling a limited easing of restrictions on one of the world’s most important energy routes. Iranian media reported that several Chinese vessels were among those allowed through after what officials described…

The Times of India

Donald Trump's Beijing Security Lockdown: Canceled Flights, Ghost Hotels, and Armed Police

Donald Trump's Beijing state visit saw an 'intense' stand-off at the Temple of Heaven as Chinese guards blocked an armed US Secret Service agent, amid sweeping security lockdowns, cancelled flights and barricaded luxury hotels.

International Business Times UK

Cotton Corrects Lower on Thursday

Cotton futures saw weakness on Thursday with contracts down 175 to 287 points in the front months. The US dollar index was $0.352 higher at $98.775. Crude oil was up $1 at $102.02. A meeting between President Trump and China’s President Xi in Beijing concluded early this morning. Few details...

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Secret Service Agents Clash With Chinese Police Over Firearms During Trump's Beijing Visit

The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing was marred by security disputes and press restrictions, leading to tense standoffs and physical confrontations between U.S. and Chinese officials.

International Business Times UK

Xi Warns Trump Of "Clashes And Conflicts" As Tense US–China Summit Progresses

A high-stakes summit in Beijing between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has revealed both sharp tensions and limited points of cooperation, even as both sides tried to project warmth in public.

Latin Times

Secret Service Clash With Chinese Security Disrupts Trump Visit In Beijing

A tense security dispute broke out behind the scenes of President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing after Chinese officials allegedly blocked an armed U.S. Secret Service agent from entering an event at the Temple of Heaven, triggering a standoff that delayed access to the venue for more than half an…

Latin Times

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International Business Times UK

Fact Check: Did Donald Trump Really Break His Lifelong Alcohol Ban at China Summit?

A viral video shows Trump seemingly sipping champagne during a banquet with Xi Jinping, sparking debate over his teetotaler stance.

International Business Times

Xi Jinping Tells U.S. CEOs that China Will 'Open Wider' To Business During Trump Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping told a group of U.S. business leaders as part of Trump's visit to Beijing.

The Economic Times

US stocks today: US stocks end higher on tech rally; investors eye Beijing talks

US stocks closed higher with S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh record highs, led by a tech rally after Nvidia got approval to sell H200 chips to China. Investors tracked Trump-Xi talks in Beijing, solid retail sales data, and rising inflation risks tied to energy prices impacting Fed rate cut…

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‘If you don’t help us’: Lindsey Graham delivers an ultimatum to Beijing the same night Trump is shaking hands with Xi Jinping

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International Business Times UK

Visibly Rattled Trump Refuses Questions After High-Stakes Xi Jinping Meeting Sparks Panic

President Trump appeared uneasy after a tense meeting with China's Xi Jinping, avoiding questions about Taiwan and sparking speculation about US-China relations.

The Economic Times

Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi reset

For decades, China has used the powerful symbolism of food during landmark official events and when receiving distinguished foreign visitors. In China's modern history, famines and political turmoil that caused decades of widespread rationing turned food into a potent status symbol in Chinese culture.

The Economic Times

Trump says China commits to buying 200 Boeing jets during Xi talks

President Donald Trump announced China's commitment to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft. This significant order followed discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The potential deal could involve hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX and wide-body jets. This development is crucial for Boeing's recovery and its key market in China. The…

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Uncharacteristically Shuts Down After a Tense 2-Hour Meeting with Xi Jinping: Report

Donald Trump appeared unusually restrained during his visit to Beijing, where discussions with Xi Jinping prominently featured Taiwan, highlighting tensions in US-China relations.

The Independent UK

Not a burger in sight: The menu for Trump’s state banquet in China as Beijing rolls out the red carpet

The menu comprised a selection of dishes including lobster in tomato soup, crispy beef ribs and slow cooked salmon in mustard sauce

The Independent UK

Bret Baier complains about Fox News film crew getting ticket in China – while walking down the middle of a bike lane

Locals filmed the Fox host and his crew walking through a busy bike lane while filming a news segment

The Times of India

The art of the kneel: China hands Donald Trump a reality check about its rise

TOI correspondent from Washington: If symbolism is the first language of diplomacy, then US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing this week amounted to a geopolitical translation of a changing world order: a confident, ascendant China speaking as an equal — if not superior — power to an American president…

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