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Taiwan leader says 'foreign forces' cannot decide island's future

TAIPEI - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that "foreign forces" cannot decide the future of the democratic island, which relies heavily on US security backing to deter a potential Chinese attack.

Bangkok Post

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

Why India And UAE Are Building A Hidden Super Corridor

The world is entering one of its most unstable and unpredictable periods in decades. Wars are intensifying across the Middle East, global shipping routes remain under threat, and even a single attack near the Strait of Hormuz can shake fuel prices and economies worldwide within hours. As many nations struggle…

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Android 17 Beta Now Available for vivo X300 Pro and iQOO 15

SHENZHEN, China, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today announced the release of Android 17 Beta 3 for its flagship vivo X300 Pro and iQOO 15 smartphones. This release provides developers with early access to explore and test the new Android features on vivo devices, ensuring a seamless and optimized…

AAP

Arteris Technology Adopted by Li Auto for Intelligent Vehicles

CAMPBELL, Calif., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arteris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIP), a leading provider of semiconductor technology for accelerating innovation in the AI era, today announced that its system IP technology has been deployed by Li Auto Inc., a leader in the China new energy vehicle (NEV) market. Arteris…

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Overweight Trump Uses Placard to Hide His Waist From Press After Admitting He Looked 'Fat' Next to Xi Jinping

President Trump jokes about his weight during a White House event, reigniting discussions about his health following a diplomatic visit to China. Concerns about his age and stamina persist.

International Business Times UK

Panchaya topples 12-time champ, conquers world

Eighteen-year-old Thai prodigy Panchaya Channoi has etched her name into the sport's history books after defeating England's veteran champion Reanne Evans 6–2 to claim the World Women's Snooker Championship 2026 title in Dongguan, China.

Bangkok Post

Why the 137-year-old developer Hongkong Land is reinventing itself—and trying to broaden its focus beyond its home city

Hong Kong currently makes up 60% of Hongkong Land's rental income; CEO Michael Smith, who took over in 2024, wants to get it down to 40%.

Fortune

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

‘How is this guy president?’: Jon Stewart unloads on Donald Trump after his China trip ended in embarrassment

All that travel… for what?

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TechRadar

China unveils a CPU-only supercomputer capable of 1.54 exaflops — LineShine LX2 packs a frankly ridiculous 2.4 million Armv9 cores from Huawei

China developed a CPU-only exaflop supercomputer using millions of Arm cores to reduce dependence on restricted foreign GPUs.

International Business Times

U.S. Investigates Whether Chinese Firms Cut Shipping Container Output Before COVID: Report

Federal authorities are reportedly investigating whether Chinese companies deliberately restricted production of shipping containers just before the COVID-19 pandemic, a move that could have worsened one of the most painful supply chain shocks in recent history.

The Independent UK

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 Economic Times

Weaponised dependency: Chinese mercantilism is more damaging to global trade than Trump tariffs

The recent US-China summit saw improved engagement but little progress on global economic challenges. China's trade practices continue to impact global markets. The US seeks a weaker dollar to address its economic imbalances. Both nations are weaponizing trade dependencies, leading to tech sector balkanization. India must focus on reforms to…

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The times they are a-changin': Trump pivots towards AI regulation in the face of a mounting public backlash

With a public backlash against AI mounting, the White House is changing its tune on AI regulation and talks with China on AI.

France 24

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…

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 Times of India

Marco Rubio set for India visit amid upcoming Quad talks in New Delhi

India is set to host a crucial Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) meeting, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expected to attend. This high-level gathering, involving India, the US, Japan, and Australia, is seen as a strategic move to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific. The meeting will likely address…

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…

The Economic Times

Marco Rubio to visit India from May 23-26 to further cooperation in fields of trade, defence and energy

India is set to host a crucial Quad meeting involving Australia, Japan, and the United States. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend this high-level engagement. The Quad alliance focuses on security in the Indo-Pacific region. Discussions are expected to cover critical minerals and supply chain diversification. This meeting…

AAP

Two-day Global Prosperity Summit 2026 officially opens

HONG KONG, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The organisers of Global Prosperity Summit 2026 (GPS 2026) announced that the event's third consecutive edition opened today, shining spotlights on issues critical to Hong Kong's future development and global prosperity. Ambassador Han Zhiqiang, Vice President of the China Public Diplomacy Association, delivered…

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