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President Trump lands in China ahead of high-stakes meeting with President Xi

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The Independent UK

Patience as power: How Beijing turned America's Iran war into a Taiwan strategy

While the US and Israel engaged in conflict with Iran, China quietly leveraged the situation to expand its influence. By positioning itself as a diplomatic alternative and stabilizing energy supplies, Beijing benefited from a weakened American strategic position and growing uncertainty about US reliability among allies.

The Times of India

Donald Trump to meet Xi Jinping in China for high-stakes three-day visit

President Trump embarks on a crucial three-day visit to China, set to engage in high-stakes talks with President Xi Jinping. Discussions will span critical global issues including the Middle East conflict, Taiwan, AI, and nuclear weapons. Business leaders are accompanying Trump, signaling a focus on trade and potential new deals,…

The Times of India

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The Dragon and the Dealmaker: Tariff warrior Trump arrives in Beijing as a trade pilgrim

TOI Correspondent from Washington: Americans are holding their breath as US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, not merely over the outcome of the summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but whether their own mercurial leader might stumble into another unscripted diplomatic or political controversy.

The Times of India

Trump live updates: President doesn’t want ‘to travel 9,500 miles to fight a war’ with China over Taiwan

Trump also cast doubt on whether he will move forward with a weapons package for Taiwan

The Independent UK

What is really driving copper futures to record highs? Copper prices just broke every record as AI data center boom fuels global supply crunch

Copper prices are soaring aggressively in 2026 as copper futures smash record highs above $14,000 per ton and COMEX copper crosses $6.50 per pound. The rally is no longer only about manufacturing demand. AI data center construction is now driving a massive global copper rush. China’s factory recovery, Middle East…

The Economic Times

What do world leaders’ interactions with Xi Jinping reveal about his personality?

Other leaders’ accounts and unscripted moments portray a Chinese president with a quick wit, an unshakeable belief in authoritarianism – and a desperation to control his public image. Maroosha Muzaffar reports

The Independent UK

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First Thing: Trump due in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping

The Iran war will cast a long shadow over the talks. Plus, the 100 best novels of all time

The Guardian - UK

Business Brief (May 13): Tencent Wins Conditional Approval for Ximalaya Audio Platform Acquisition

China pilots mandatory labels for short videos as regulators tighten oversight of online content

Caixin Global

Stock Index Futures Gain as Tech Stocks Rebound, U.S. PPI Data and Trump-Xi Summit in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.25%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.79% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors gear up for crucial U.S. producer inflation data and the highly anticipated Trump-Xi summit.

Barchart

Trump called Nvidia's Jensen Huang to join China summit at last minute, report

According to a source, Trump called Huang after seeing media reporting the Nvidia leader's absence from the Trump-Xi summit.

Euronews

CEOs join Trump in China as AI takes priority over trade deals

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Fortune

What Donald Trump’s China trip means for the world

Donald Trump is the first US president to visit China in almost ten years.

The Independent UK

China tech giant Tencent sees Q1 profit jump after AI bets

Tencent reported a 21% surge in quarterly net profit, reaching 58.1 billion yuan, driven by significant investments in the booming artificial intelligence sector. The tech giant is actively competing in AI, unveiling model upgrades and reportedly considering investments in startups, despite rising AI costs impacting margins.

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The Times of India

The US has lost the reputation war — to Russia and China

A new global survey reveals a significant drop in America's international image under President Trump, now trailing behind Russia and China. Concerns over his foreign policy, tariffs, and military actions have unsettled allies and created global unease. This decline marks the second consecutive year of falling perceptions for the US.

The Economic Times

Alibaba quarterly revenue rises on cloud demand, ecommerce growth

Alibaba's revenue climbed 3% driven by strong cloud and AI growth, with its China e-commerce unit boosted by government subsidies. Despite economic headwinds, the tech giant's enterprise AI platform shows promise. While cloud revenue exceeded expectations, overall revenue slightly missed estimates due to international e-commerce.

Axios

Drills, deals and doubts in the Pacific as Trump visits China

"I think it's clear Trump is looking for some kind of economic detente with China," said Grant Rumley.

The Economic Times

Why are oil prices down and gas rates steady today, and will Brent crude, US WTI futures, Dutch and British natural gas prices rise or decline in near future? Oil dips as markets watch Iran ceasefire, Trump-Xi China summit and Strait of Hormuz risks

Why are oil prices down and gas rates steady today, and will Brent crude, US WTI futures, Dutch and British natural gas prices rise or decline in near future? Oil slipped after a three-day rise while gas stayed stable as markets tracked Iran ceasefire risks and the Trump-Xi China summit.…

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Fortune

Encrypted texts reveal how Nvidia chips and U.S. tech are being smuggled to China and Russia

American-made tech components are being illegally smuggled to Russia, Iran, and China and lawmakers fear it could give them a battlefield edge.

MarketBeat

Nu Skin Enterprises Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Nu Skin Enterprises (NYSE:NUS) reported first-quarter 2026 results that management said were in line with expectations, as the company continued to invest in its Prysm iO wellness platform and emerging-market expansion while navigating macroeconomic pressures on consumers and supply chains. Preside

Euronews

Trump's China visit: US CEOs Musk, Cook and Nvidia’s Huang join trade talks

A high-level delegation of business executives is travelling to China with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, with the inclusion of Jensen Huang underscoring how AI chip exports and advanced technology trade are likely to be central to discussions between the two nations.

The Guardian - UK

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang joins other US bosses on Trump trip to China

Invitation to be part of group including Elon Musk and Tim Cook highlights American AI and tech ambitions

The Economic Times

Pakistan inducts new Chinese submarine, puts focus on India’s undersea strength and pace

Pakistan commissioned its first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine, PNS Hangor, boosting its AIP-equipped fleet to four. This marks the first of eight vessels China will deliver by 2028, enhancing Pakistan's underwater endurance. This development comes as India faces delays in its P-75I submarine program and plans for its own AIP capabilities.

Euronews

Australia trades 'constructively' with China but relies on diverse partnerships, ambassador says

As US President Donald Trump travels to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, middle powers are wondering how they will fit into what comes out. Australian Ambassador to the EU Angus Campbell speaks to Euronews about the weight of those watching.

The Times of India

China calls on Pakistan to strengthen diplomatic efforts in Iran–US dialogue

China on Tuesday urged Pakistan to intensify its diplomatic mediation efforts in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to raise economic concerns.

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