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China will remain an 'incomplete superpower' until it can catch up with U.S. financial might, market veteran says

"For decades, it has kept its financial system more tightly sealed than any other major nation."

Fortune · May 18

Melania Trump's Double Body? POTUS Advisor Margo Martin Dubbed 'Fake Melania' China Trip Ignites Conspiracy

Speculation about Melania Trump's alleged body double resurfaces as Margo Martin accompanies Donald Trump on his China visit, sparking online debate and humour over the 'Fake Melania' theory.

International Business Times UK · May 18

Battery storage firms eye AI demand but face grid, supply hurdles

American battery storage companies are experiencing high demand from AI data centers. However, long waits to connect to the power grid and reliance on China for supplies are slowing down growth. Data centers need stable power, and batteries can help manage this. Experts highlight these challenges as major hurdles for…

The Economic Times · May 18

Trump Bought Nvidia Stock One Week Before His Own Government Approved a Billion-Dollar Nvidia Chip Deal With China

Donald Trump's Nvidia stock trades have raised ethics concerns due to their timing with regulatory decisions, prompting calls for a presidential trading ban amid national security worries.

International Business Times UK · May 18

EU honours Merkel as her legacy on migration, Russia remains deeply divisive

The former German chancellor receives the new European Order of Merit this week. Yet, her policies are facing fresh scrutiny amid global instability and a changing world order.

Euronews · May 18

Trump’s trip to China doesn’t move the needle on low approval ratings

President Donald Trump returned from China with few concrete wins, and his refusal to owe Xi Jinping a favor in return for the Chinese president’s help reopening the Strait of Hormuz highlights his lack of a plan to ease Republicans’ gas prices concerns as Democrats hammer his 79-day-old conflict. After…

Roll Call · May 18

Iran drives global executions to highest level since 1981: Amnesty

Executions worldwide rose to their highest level since 1981 last year, with 2,707 people put to death across 17 countries, Amnesty International said on Monday. The surge, driven largely by Iran, marks a 78 percent increase from the previous year.

Radio France Internationale · May 18

Trump’s ‘cordial’ Beijing trip has not changed superpower rivalry

Donald Trump’s appraisal of his recent state visit to China was, typically, positive and self-regarding. At the end of the trip, the US president told reporters that it had achieved “a lot of good” and “fantastic trade deals” had been signed. He concluded that a lot of different problems were…

The Conversation · May 18

Niu Technologies Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Niu Technologies (NASDAQ:NIU) reported a sharp increase in first-quarter 2026 revenue and China sales volume, as management said growth in electric motorcycles offset weakness in electric bicycles during a period of regulatory transition. Chief Executive Officer Yan Li said total sales volume reach

MarketBeat · May 18

Korean drama Perfect Crown faces backlash over scene accused of undermining sovereignty

Producers say disputed scene will be revised for future broadcasts and streaming releases

The Independent UK · May 18