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US, China could 'clash' if Taiwan issue mishandled: Xi warns Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a stern warning to US President Donald Trump. He stated that the Taiwan issue is the most critical in China-US relations. Mishandling this matter could lead to a clash between the two powerful nations. President Xi emphasized this during President Trump's visit to Beijing.…

The Economic Times · May 14

For three years I scoured the world for answers to Europe’s big problems – here’s what I found

Japan and Taiwan have enviable care systems because they had the courage to plan – some solutions are radical, most are hiding in plain sight, says author John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK · May 14

US, China will have 'a fantastic future together', Trump tells Xi at Beijing meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump met in Beijing. The leaders engaged in high-level discussions. Topics included trade, Taiwan, and Iran. The meeting featured ceremonial pageantry. Both sides are expected to discuss economic cooperation and potential trade agreements. The visit aims to advance economic outcomes for the…

The Economic Times · May 14

Will Trump's Beijing visit mark another reset in the history of US-China relations?

This week's summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing underscores how far US-China relations have shifted since Richard Nixon’s landmark 1972 meeting with Mao Zedong, when Cold War pragmatism drew two rivals together against a common Soviet threat – a stark contrast to today’s…

Radio France Internationale · May 13

'Open for business'? A lot on plate as Trump, Xi meet in Beijing

President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a significant summit with China's Xi Jinping. He aims to open Chinese markets to American businesses and secure economic gains. Trump is accompanied by prominent CEOs, including those from Nvidia and Tesla. The visit also addresses sensitive topics like the Iran war…

The Economic Times · May 13

US-China talks in Beijing expose fragile balance of global power

A pivotal summit between the US and China kicks off in Beijing today. President Donald Trump's impulsive style is set to clash with President Xi Jinping's meticulous planning. Both leaders are acutely aware of the delicate balance they must maintain to avoid escalating tensions. This meeting comes at a time…

The Economic Times · May 13

Taiwan Officials On Edge as Trump Prepares to Discuss Arms Sales With China: Report

President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week is being watched with anxiety in Taipei, where officials fear Taiwan's security could become part of a broader negotiation involving trade and U.S.-China relations.

International Business Times · May 13

Donald Trump Arrives In Beijing For First Time In Nearly A Decade To Hold Critical War, Trade Talks With Xi Jinping

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, where trade, tariffs, Taiwan, and the Iran war are key topics amid divided Chinese public opinion.

International Business Times UK · May 13

Trump-Xi summit: US president says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan – breaking decades of US policy

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are likely to discuss many issues as they meet this week in Beijing. But alongside trade, technology and the war in Iran, one topic of conversation will stand out – the future of Taiwan.

The Conversation · May 13

Donald Trump’s China visit will make one thing clear – who runs the world

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The first high-level meeting in nearly a decade between the US president and Xi Jinping is a sign of a welcome rapprochement between the world’s two greatest superpowers, and will underscore new geopolitical realities

The Independent UK · May 13