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For anxious Taiwan, Trump’s silence after Xi talks is best possible outcome

Island breathes sigh of relief as fears recede that US could jettison longstanding support

The Guardian - UK · May 14

Why Putin will have been watching the Trump-Xi summit nervously

The opening headlines from the summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing signal an openness on the Chinese side towards stabilising relations with the US. In his opening remarks, the Chinese president noted that China and the US “should be partners not rivals”. But he warned Trump that…

The Conversation · May 14

'Taiwan question': Trump stays quiet, Xi warns of 'clashes and conflicts if not handled properly'

China warned of "clashes and even conflicts" over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly during talks between Presidents Trump and Xi. While Trump remained silent on Taiwan, Beijing confirmed it was raised, with Xi calling it the most important issue in US-China ties. US policy remains unchanged, but…

The Times of India · May 14

U.S. Intelligence Concludes China Is Exploiting Iran War To Gain Edge Over Washington In a Range Of Fields: Report

A U.S. intelligence analysis concluded that China taking advantage of the war in Iran to gain an edge over the U.S. in a range of areas, including the military, the economy and the diplomatic field.

International Business Times · May 14

Trump in China: US and China are unlikely to fall into the Thucydides Trap, but history has another warning

And that’s the trap that ‘Philosopher King’ Xi Jinping wants to avoid when coming up against Don Tzu, but who is Thucydides anyway? What trap did he lay? And will the US and China go to war?

The Times of India · May 14

Xi's 'blunt' warning to Trump on Taiwan exposes profound risks: Analysts

During a tense summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a clear message to US President Donald Trump regarding Taiwan. The talks underscored the fragile state of US-China relations, prompting analysts to predict that while the fallout may not be immediate, the stakes are high.

The Economic Times · May 14

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Reason · May 14

Trump manages to avoid points of contention during banquet hall speech in China

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The Independent UK · May 14

Five taps and no yank: What Trump and Xi’s ‘power-play’ handshake reveals about the world leaders

President Donald Trump and Chinese Persident Xi Jinping met on the steps of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, with commentators poring over the interaction in search of tell-tale gestures

The Independent UK · May 14

JD Vance Compares Empty White House To Home Alone And Claims He Feels Like Macaulay Culkin While Trump Is In China

JD Vance sparked a viral frenzy after comparing himself to Macaulay Culkin in 'Home Alone' while Donald Trump traveled to China with Marco Rubio amid growing MAGA succession chatter and controversy over a Medicare crackdown.

International Business Times UK · May 14