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Donald Trump left Beijing empty-handed – but avoided something worse

When Britain sent its first formal diplomatic mission to China in 1793, one of the participants from London, Peter Auber, remarked that the group had been “received with the utmost politeness, treated with the utmost hospitality, watched with the utmost vigilance and dismissed with the utmost civility”.

The Conversation

Donald Trump: Chinese leader said release of Jimmy Lai ‘is a tough one’

Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during his trip this week to Beijing

Evening Standard

Nvidia, Boeing stocks crash even after Trump-China summit deal headlines: Why are stocks collapsing and what does today’s sharp US stock market selloff reveal about China trade tensions?

Nvidia and Boeing stocks crashed on May 15, 2026, falling 3.83% and 2.86% respectively, even as Trump announced major China deals. Beijing never formally confirmed the Boeing 200-plane order. Nvidia's H200 chip clearance has no Chinese approval yet. Jensen Huang stayed in Beijing after the delegation left. The PHLX Semiconductor…

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Video Catches 'Unfit' Donald Trump Struggling On Stairs As Xi Jinping Steps In To Assist Him

During a Beijing summit, Donald Trump appeared to struggle on stairs, prompting Xi Jinping to assist him, fuelling ongoing health speculation amid diplomatic talks.

International Business Times UK

Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US

Iran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations

The Independent UK

Oil Prices Climb As Strait Of Hormuz Remains Closed, Iran Says It 'Cannot Trust The Americans At All'

Oil prices are rising again on Friday as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and a top Iranian official said the country "cannot trust the Americans at all."

International Business Times

Why is US stock market falling today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash after Trump concludes China visit - Nvidia and Amazon stocks sink amid inflation fears and Iran war uncertainty shaking Wall Street

US stock market today suffered a sharp selloff as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq crashed after President Donald Trump ended his China visit without easing deeper market fears. The S&P 500 fell 0.86% to 7,436, the Nasdaq dropped 1.25%, and the Dow lost 366 points to 49,697. Nvidia…

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What is the 'Thucydides Trap' that Xi invoked in his meeting with Trump?

Xi Jinping opened his Beijing summit with Trump by asking whether the two powers could avoid the "Thucydides Trap" — then warned that mishandling Taiwan could lead to war.

Euronews

Trump Team Hit With 'Digital Blackout' During Tense China Showdown

Senior US officials and CEOs travelling with Donald Trump were hit with a total digital lockdown during a high-stakes trip to China.

International Business Times UK

‘We have to go!’: Donald Trump smiled for cameras all day in China ….while American staff were being trampled, blocked, and locked in rooms

Apparently, that's all the respect the president commands.

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Trump-Xi summit: Cautious progress on trade, ties and some ‘win-wins’

President Donald Trump departed China on May 15, 2026, after a two-day summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that was scrutinized from every angle for clues on where the relationship is heading.

The Conversation

Trump says China is blocking Nvidia H200 purchases despite US approval — says country 'chose not to' sanction purchases, pushing homegrown chips instead

President Donald Trump said on Friday that Beijing is refusing to let Chinese companies buy Nvidia's H200 AI chips.

Tom’s Hardware

Seth Meyers on Trump sucking up to Xi: ‘What happened to standing up to China?’

Late-night hosts poked fun at the US president’s fawning China trip in which he said it was an ‘honor’ to be Xi’s friend

The Guardian - US

Trump heads home from China with a meagre goody bag from Xi

ANALYSIS: Just like the failed Putin summit in Alaska, Trump’s China trip brought theatre – but no action, with the US president predictably played by a man he hoped to impress, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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The Independent UK

Trump uses trip to China in continued crusade for new White House ballroom

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What happens next in Iran after Trump and Xi fail to agree plan to end war?

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Trump blames Biden for US being a ‘declining nation,’ agreeing ‘100%’ with President Xi

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The Guardian - UK

What was actually achieved at Trump and Xi’s ‘stalemate summit’ in Beijing?

US president has said he and Chinese leader ‘settled a lot of different problems’ but has given little detail on solutions

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The Independent UK

Trump ‘not positive’ about getting Jimmy Lai out of Chinese prison

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US stocks slide from record highs as oil surges and bond yields jump on Iran war fears

The U.S. stock market is falling from its records and joining a worldwide drop for stocks, as higher oil prices send a shiver through the bond market

The Independent UK

Trump says China will buy 200 planes from Boeing, with a possibility of expanding the deal to 750

President Donald Trump said aircraft manufacturer Boeing has a deal to sell at least 200 planes to China

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The Economic Times

No Melania, no problem? So Trump flew to Beijing with three female aides instead; everyone asking who these women are

President Donald Trump is on a high-stakes visit to China, accompanied by three key female aides: Anna Kelly, Natalie Harp, and Margo Martin. While Melania Trump remains in the US, these aides play crucial roles in communications and social media management, often staying out of the spotlight but deeply involved…

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: China trip winds down but Trump-Xi Iran accord remains elusive

US president offers no news of any breakthrough on Iran. Plus, how renters’ rights could be key issue in midterms

The Economic Times

Agricultural trade, jet deals, Taiwan tensions: What are the big takeaways as Trump jets out of Beijing after Xi talks?

President Donald Trump concluded a visit to Beijing with trade deals. China will buy billions in US soybeans and 200 Boeing aircraft. Discussions also touched upon Taiwan and US sanctions on Chinese refiners. Trump will decide on easing these sanctions soon. The visit aimed to boost US manufacturing and jobs.

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