China’s Xi holds welcome ceremony for Putin Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with a military ceremony in Beijing. Euronews · May 20
Xi and Putin highlight their friendship and cooperation on energy and other issues in Beijing visit Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are close partners in trade and international affairs as they opened bilateral talks Wednesday on his trip to Beijing AAP · May 20
Europe Today: EU strikes deal on trade pact with US as Putin meets Xi Jinping in China MEPs have reached a deal on the EU-US trade arrangement signed last July with Donald Trump. We’ll speak exclusively with Bernd Lange, the lead Member of the European Parliament on the issue. Meanwhile, in China, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Euronews · May 20
Xi welcomes Putin in Beijing, hails China’s ‘unyielding’ ties with Russia Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing at the start of a visit focused on energy security. While Xi hailed his country's "unyielding" ties with Russia, Putin praised the "unprecedentedly high level" of bilateral cooperation despite "unfavourable external factors", without naming any third country. France 24 · May 20
The balance of global power is shifting fast, but Britain is stuck in the same old Brexit rut Without a reckoning about the epic strategic error of leaving the EU, there is no serious debate about the country’s future place in the world, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · May 20
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin to hold ‘tea diplomacy’ talks in Beijing after Donald Trump visit Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing today. The summit will cover bilateral and international matters. This meeting follows US President Donald Trump's visit. Discussions will include strengthening their partnership and establishing a multipolar world order. The Economic Times · May 20
Putin and Xi hail ties and energy trade at China talks China and Russia's leaders have shared warm words and stressed their growing trade and energy ties at a summit in Beijing just days after Donald Trump's visit. AAP · May 20
Russia's Putin gets red carpet welcome in China; high-stakes tea meeting with Xi in focus Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as he began a high-profile two-day state visit just days after US President Donald Trump wrapped up high-stakes deliberations in China. The Times of India · May 20
Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties days after Trump's visit to Beijing Chinese leader Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing in a meeting meant to reaffirm ties days after a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to China AAP · May 20
Xi and Putin condemn ‘irresponsible’ US foreign policy at Beijing summit Chinese and Russian leaders boast of close ties and warn ‘of a drift back to the law of the jungle’ The Guardian - UK · May 20
Does Trump Have 'Sleeping Sickness'? US President Seen Constantly Dozing Off During Major Events Trigger Questions On His Real State Of Health Donald Trump's health faces renewed scrutiny after viral clips from his China visit sparked online speculation about fatigue and physical condition. International Business Times UK · May 20
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 · May 20
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. Euronews · May 20
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 · May 20
Bangkok Post · May 20 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.
International Business Times UK · May 19 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 · May 19 Donald Trump Insists 'I Look So Thin' in Bizarre Briefing as Experts Warn of 'Advancing Dementia' Signs Donald Trump brushed off scrutiny of his appearance by telling reporters 'I look so thin' at a White House construction site, even as questions grow about the 79-year-old president's health.
The Conversation · May 19 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.
We Got This Covered · May 19 ‘How is this guy president?’: Jon Stewart unloads on Donald Trump after his China trip ended in embarrassment All that travel… for what?
We Got This Covered · May 19 ‘Graphic image’: Donald Trump tried covering his bruised hand with makeup. Then a White House event exposed what he was hiding The unlikely show-stealer!
International Business Times · May 19 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 · May 19 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
France 24 · May 19 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 · May 19 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 Guardian - UK · May 19 The Thucydides trap – how the Greek historian’s meaning was lost in translation Letters: Tim Rood and Phil Coughlin on Xi Jinping’s reference to the Thucydides trap in a meeting with Donald Trump