The Latest Breaking News from Xi Jinping

The Guardian view on Trump in Beijing: the US and China are playing the waiting game

Editorial: The president’s meeting with Xi Jinping was superficially cordial, extending a truce borne of necessity

The Guardian - UK · May 15

Fox News reporter reveals ‘physical clashes’ between US Secret Service and Chinese officials

‘Things have all been ironed out and as far as we know,’ Peter Doocy said

The Independent UK · May 15

Red carpet and red lines: Xi charmed Trump but gave up nothing

Wrapping up a two-day summit in Beijing, President Donald Trump has taken a step towards reducing tensions, but the gathering did not result in any major trade agreements or diplomatic milestones. The visit created an atmosphere of personal rapport and introduced a framework aimed at promoting 'strategic stability'.

The Economic Times · May 15

Xi to visit US on September 24 at Trump's invitation, China says

Chinese president Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States in the autumn at the invitation of US president Donald Trump, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday.

The Times of India · May 15

Xi Jinping Straight Up Warns Trump Of 'Clashes And Conflicts' Over Taiwan During Beijing Visit

During Trump's visit to Beijing, Xi Jinping warned that mishandling Taiwan could lead to US-China conflict, emphasising Taiwan's importance in bilateral relations.

International Business Times UK · May 15

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 · May 15

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 · May 15

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…

The Economic Times · May 15

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 · May 15

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 · May 15