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Trump jets out of Beijing with zero deals on Taiwan, Iran, or tariffs but insists his talks with Xi were ‘very good’

President Donald Trump left Beijing empty-handed on the biggest sticking points between the U.S. and China, wrapping up a two-day summit with no deals on Taiwan, Iran, or tariffs. Despite the lack of concrete progress, Trump insisted his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping were “very good,” framing the meeting…

The Mary Sue · May 17

Israel Reportedly Preparing For The Possibility That Iran War Will Resume Soon

Israel is preparing for the possibility that the war in Iran will resume soon, according to a new report.

Latin Times · May 17

"Taiwan no pushover": Chinese Studies Expert Srikanth Kondapalli warns Beijing faces catastrophic casualties in event of invasion

Chinese Studies expert at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, broke down the long-term regional stability implications of US President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing on May 13-15, emphasising that Taipei maintains high-tech operational military hardware capable of striking deep inside the mainland.

The Economic Times · May 17

Trump-Xi Meet Paves Way For Tariff Reductions By China

China's commerce ministry said Beijing and Washington have reached a positive consensus on relevant tariff arrangements.

International Business Times · May 17

World imbalances trouble G-7 in wake of Trump’s China encounter

Global finance ministers convene in Paris to address lopsided world growth, focusing on structural misalignments after the US-China trade summit. France aims to tackle America's deficits, Europe's low investment, and China's trade surplus. Economists warn of systemic crisis without concerted re-balancing efforts.

The Economic Times · May 17

'Taiwan independence' means we don't belong to Beijing: President Lai Ching-te

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reiterated his stance on the island's sovereignty. He clarified that 'Taiwan independence' signifies the island's autonomy and the people's right to decide their future. These remarks follow a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. China views Taiwan as its territory.

The Economic Times · May 17

Comedian Bill Maher Says Trump Was So Smitten by Xi He'd Have Happily Carried His Bags Home Himself

Comedian Bill Maher criticises Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, mocking the 'lovefest' with Xi Jinping and questioning the diplomatic achievements of the summit.

International Business Times UK · May 17

Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf declares 'new world order' led by the Global South

In a post on X, he emphasised that Iran's recent "70-day resistance" against US and Israeli military and economic pressures has acted as a primary catalyst, shortening the timeline for this global paradigm shift.

The Economic Times · May 17

Will Nifty, Sensex extend losses on Monday? These 5 factors will drive D-Street action this week

Indian markets ended the week sharply lower amid a record rupee slide, surging oil prices and weak global cues. Investors remain cautious as geopolitical tensions, rising US bond yields and foreign outflows weigh on sentiment. The coming week is expected to be volatile, with macro triggers likely to dictate D-Street…

The Economic Times · May 17

From beef ribs to a ‘heavenly’ walk: Xi-Trump summit symbolism underscored American power and Chinese tradition

Diplomacy often masquerades as theater. And nearly nine years after his first state visit to China, Donald Trump returned to Beijing with an extended cast of characters.

The Conversation · May 16