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Taiwan stresses it is ‘not part of China’ after Trump’s Beijing visit

Taiwan thanks Trump for his continued support for island’s security

The Independent UK · May 17

Trump-Xi Meet Paves Way For Tariff Reductions By China

China's commerce ministry said Beijing and Washington have reached a positive consensus on relevant tariff arrangements.

International Business Times · May 17

'Taiwan independence' means we don't belong to Beijing: President Lai Ching-te

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reiterated his stance on the island's sovereignty. He clarified that 'Taiwan independence' signifies the island's autonomy and the people's right to decide their future. These remarks follow a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. China views Taiwan as its territory.

The Economic Times · May 17

China says Trump visit deals are 'preliminary'

Trump left Beijing on Friday ‌after two ⁠days ⁠of talks with President Xi Jinping that featured pageantry and warm rhetoric but limited detail on ​concrete outcomes across trade and investment.

The Economic Times · May 16

Trump-Xi summit yields trade breakthrough as US, China agree to cut levies

China and the United States have agreed to reduce tariffs on certain goods. This move aims to boost trade between the two nations, particularly in agriculture. Both sides will also work on other trade issues. Details are still being negotiated. This development follows a summit between leaders Xi Jinping and…

The Economic Times · May 16

World War 3 Warning? China Warns Trump of Direct 'Clashes and Conflict' Over Taiwan — Despite POTUS Calling Xi a 'Great Leader'

China's Xi Jinping has warned Donald Trump that mishandling Taiwan could trigger 'clashes and even conflicts' between Beijing and Washington, reviving World War 3 fears during the US president's visit to Beijing.

International Business Times UK · May 16

Pomp, pageantry but precious little to show for Trump’s Beijing excursion

No swift end to the Iran war, uncertainty over Taiwan and only vague outlines of commercial deals … but the US president did get to bask in the company of Xi Jinping

The Guardian - US · May 16

Trump returns from China with stability and a stalemate

President Trump's visit to Beijing resulted in a return to the familiar U.S.-China economic and strategic standoff, offering China breathing room after last year's trade war. While the summit projected stability, it left key issues unaddressed, with modest commercial outcomes for the U.S. and a fragile truce for China.

The Economic Times · May 16

Putin to visit China days after Trump's Beijing trip, Kremlin says

Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will discuss ways to deepen their countries' "comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation," the Kremlin said.

Euronews · May 16

Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin says

The Independent UK · May 16