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Trump exits China summit without major wins on trade or Iran

Fri, 15 May 2026 23:51:17 GMT

BEIJING, China: President Donald Trump left Beijing on May 15 after two days of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping that produced warm rhetoric and ceremonial pageantry but few concrete breakthroughs on trade, technology and Taiwan.

The visit, Trump's first to China since 2017, was intended to deliver visible economic and diplomatic gains ahead of U.S. midterm elections in November. China said Xi will mak

Lawmaker sanctioned by China named by Taiwan’s DPP for Taipei mayor

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:45:08 GMT

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) nominated lawmaker Puma Shen, who China has sanctioned for "supporting separatism", as its candidate for Taipei mayor on May 13.

Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, will hold important local elections for mayors and county leaders in November. These elections mainly focus on local issues, but they

Trump lands in Beijing, accompanied by Nvidia CEO for summit with Xi

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:42:23 GMT

BEIJING, China: President Donald Trump and an entourage that included Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Elon Musk landed in Beijing to a lavish welcome on May 13, at the start of their two-day summit.

Trump is trying to get some economic successes during the first visit by a U.S. president to China in almost ten years. He also wants to keep a fragile trade agreement going to improve h

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-BASKETBALL-FIBA 3X3 CHALLENGER 2026

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:52:10 GMT

(260516) -- XI'AN, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Zhou (C) of Xi'an breaks through during a Pool B match between Xi'an of China and Bordeaux of France at FIBA 3X3 Challenger 2026 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

Briefing by Foreign Minister Wang Yi on China-U.S. summit and common understandings

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:18:30 GMT

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald J. Trump paid a state visit to China from May 13 to 15. On May 15, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi briefed the press on the China-U.S. summit and the common understandings reached.

1. Chinese and American societies and the int

TSMC's Japan unit fab swings to profit in Q1

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:34:04 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 16 (ANI): The subsidiary of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) in Kumamoto, Japan, turned a profit in the first quarter of this year, marking the first time the first fab of the unit become profitable since mass production started at the end of 2024, according to a report by Focus Taiwan.

According to contract chipmaker TSMC's financial statement released on Friday, Japan Advanced S

China's expanding maritime tactics raise alarm across Asian waters

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:07:10 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 16 (ANI): China is intensifying its presence across contested waters in Asia by deploying large fleets of fishing vessels, coast guard ships and maritime militia units as part of a broader strategy to strengthen control without provoking direct military confrontation, as reported by The Wall Street Journal and cited by Taiwan News.

According to Taiwan News, nearly 200 Chinese fishing boats re

Trump-Xi Summit Reveals China's Careful Balancing Act On Iran

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:27:38 GMT

WASHINGTON -- The Trump-Xi summit offered fresh clues about how Beijing is positioning itself on Iran amid growing tensions over sanctions, regional security, and the future of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

While US President Donald Trump said both sides agreed Iran should never obtain a nuclear weapon and supported reopening the Strait of Hormuz, analysts noted that China avoided making concrete pub

Trump says US won't travel "9500 miles" to fight Taiwan's war for independence

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:01:16 GMT

Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has signalled a potential shift in Washington's approach towards Taiwan following his two-day 'high-stakes' visit to China, stating that the United States is not looking to 'travel 9,500 miles to fight a war' over Taiwan's independence, raising questions about the future of America's long-standing policy of strategic ambiguity.

Speaking during an interview

The EUs sanctions fever: From Russia to China, a crisis expands

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:56:42 GMT

What was once an instrument of discipline is worsening into something much more damaging for the European economy

The European Union has taken yet another step in its long-running confrontation with Russia. But what now stands out is not only the scale - it is the restless, almost reflexive expansion of sanctions as a default instrument of policy.

In April, EU authorities unveiled their 20t

Taiwan detects eight PLAN vessels, one official ship around its territorial waters

Sat, 16 May 2026 01:59:09 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 16 (ANI): The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Saturday (local time) detected eight Chinese naval vessels and one official ship around its territorial waters.

In a post on 'X', Taiwan's MND said, '8 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around #Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded. No flight path illustra

Xi agreed that "Iran can't have nuclear weapons", Strait of Hormuz must be opened: Trump after China visit

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:59:09 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 16 (ANI): United States and China have agreed that 'Iran can't have nuclear weapons,' and that the Strait of Hormuz must be opened, according to US President Donald Trump. President Trump met with his Chinese conterpart XI Jinping during his three-day state visit to China, where he discussed the ongoing West Asia conflict, and other regional issues.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force

Trump backs status quo on Taiwan US envoy to United Nations

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:11:38 GMT

Mike Waltz said Washington maintains its policy of strategic ambiguity regarding tensions with China over the island

US President Donald Trump reaffirmed during his recent talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that he would not change US policy toward Taiwan, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has said.

Beijing has long opposed US arms sales to the self-governing island and an

Trump backs 'status quo' on Taiwan - US envoy to United Nations

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:11:38 GMT

Mike Waltz said Washington maintains its policy of "strategic ambiguity" regarding tensions with China over the island

US President Donald Trump reaffirmed during his recent talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that he would not change US policy toward Taiwan, US Ambassador to the United Na

What did Trump and Xi achieve in Beijing

Fri, 15 May 2026 20:24:27 GMT

The American and Chinese presidents talked Iran, Taiwan, and trade, but found little to agree on

US President Donald Trump's meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, was heavy on pomp, praise, and promises. But what did both leaders walk away with after the superpower summit in Beijing?

Trump left Beijing on Friday, two days after becoming the first US president to visit the Chines

"China sole risk to regional peace": Taiwan slams Beijing's aggression following Xi-Trump summit

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:35:22 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 15 (ANI): China has once again emerged as the primary source of instability in the Indo-Pacific, with Taiwan strongly criticising Beijing's aggressive posture following a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump.

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said China remains the 'sole risk to regional peace and stability' due to its repeated military intim

Amidst deficit of trust, Xi hosts Trump in high-stakes meeting

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:02:57 GMT

Beijing [China], May 15 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping laid out the red carpet for his American counterpart in Beijing this week, as the leaders of the world's two most powerful countries met to discuss critical matters. However, trust and suspicion dominated on both sides.

The fact that President Donald Trump was going to Beijing put him in the role of supplicant. Xi's last visit to the USA was in 2023 for an APEC s

Taiwan detects 7 Chinese vessels, 1 ship around its territorial waters

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:01:55 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 15 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected the presence of seven Chinese naval vessels and an official ship around its territorial waters on Friday.

In a post on X, the MND said, '7 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded. No flight path illustration is prov

Trumps China trip an attempt to save face analyst to RT

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:48:05 GMT

The US delegation came hoping Beijing would offer deals easing tensions caused by Washingtons foreign policy blunders, such as Iran war, Danny Haiphong says

US President Donald Trump's Chinavisitwas an attempt to "save face" and seek relief after the Iran war destabilized the global economy, geopolitical analyst Danny Haiphong has told RT. According to Haiphong, the US is now in a "far weaker pos

Rubio responds to Chinas warning over Taiwan

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:36:21 GMT

The US secretary of state insists that Washingtons policy on the island is unchanged after Xi Jinping said mishandling the issue could lead to conflict

Washington's policy on Taiwan remains unchanged and any attempt by China to break the status quo would be a "terrible mistake," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said.

Rubio made the remarks in an interview with NBC News on Friday, while

Rubio responds to China's warning over Taiwan

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:36:21 GMT

The US secretary of state insists that Washington's policy on the island is "unchanged" after Xi Jinping said mishandling the issue could lead to conflict

Washington's policy on Taiwan remains unchanged and any attempt by China to break the status quo would be a "terrible mistake," US Secretary of State Marco

Taiwan: TSMC unveils advanced packaging breakthroughs and 2nm roadmap at Symposium

Fri, 15 May 2026 02:59:52 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 15 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) showcased progress in its next-generation chipmaking and packaging technologies during the 2026 Taiwan Technology Symposium in Hsinchu on Thursday.

According to a report by Focus Taiwan, the company touted advances in its 2nm process and packaging solutions while highlighting its manufacturing roadmap for the next several years.

Xinhua Commentary: A new paradigm for China-U.S. relations begins with joint action

Fri, 15 May 2026 01:45:14 GMT

China and the United States should choose dialogue over confrontation, cooperation over conflict, and stability over turbulence.

BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed on Thursday to build a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability, steering the giant ship of China-U.S. relations in the right direction, and injecting grea

Ex-diplomat Surendra Kumar calls for encouraging dialogue between UAE, Iran at BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meet

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:32:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Surendra Kumar, a former diplomat, noted that the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi is significant to encourage dialogue between West Asian nations as it marks the presence of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his UAE counterpart Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar.

Kumar told ANI that the region is of prime importance to India, and regardless of the situation, dialogue

US to restore depleted stockpiles with cheap mass-produced missiles

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:46:11 GMT

The Pentagon wants to replenish depleted arsenals amid concerns over a potential confrontation with China

The Pentagon has announced plans to acquire more than 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles alongside up to 12,000 inexpensive hypersonic weapons as part of a major push to rebuild USstockpilesafter several high-intensity conflicts.

The effort will rely heavily on emerging defense firms rathe

President Trump has "good meeting" with Chinese President; US, China agree that Strait of Hormuz "must remain open"

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:32:56 GMT

Washington DC [US]/ Beijing [China], May 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump had a 'good meeting' with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, with the two sides agreeing that the Strait of Hormuz 'must remain open to support the free flow of energy'.

A White House statement said after their bilateral meeting that the two sides discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation, including expanding mark

"PRC has no authority": Taiwan slams Beijing for blocking participation in World Health Assembly

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:32:51 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan] May 14 (ANI): Taiwan has sharply criticised China after Beijing announced it would not approve Taipei's participation in the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA), intensifying tensions over Taiwan's international status.

Taiwanese officials accused China of abusing political influence to isolate the island from global health discussions, as reported by The Taipei Times.

According to The Taip

Global semiconductor output to reach USD 1.5 trillion by 2030 on AI advancements

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:59:45 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 14 (ANI): Kevin Zhang, Deputy Co-COO at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), on Thursday said that AI is projected to drive global semiconductor output to USD 1.5 trillion by 2030. He noted that AI is expected to replace smartphones as the chip industry's primary growth engine.

According to a report by Focus Taiwan, speaking at TSMC's 2026 Taiwan Technology Symposium in Hsinchu, the

US has reiterated its 'clear and firm' support: Taiwan on Trump's visit to China

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:02:13 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 14 (ANI): With the Taiwan issue being one of the core points of deliberation on Trump's visit to China, Taiwan's cabinet spokeswoman, Michelle Lee, on Thursday emphasised that the US has repeatedly been in support of the sovereign status of Taiwan, according to Al Jazeera.

In her remarks to the reporters, she said that the US has 'repeatedly reaffirmed' its support for Taiwan.

Meanwhi

TSMC to issue USD 584 million in green bonds for environmental projects

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:01:42 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 14 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has decided to issue NT$18.4 billion (USD 584 million) in unsecured corporate bonds in the form of 'green bonds' to finance spending on green architecture and environmental protection projects.

According to a report by Focus Taiwan, the issuance consists of two separate tranches designed to provide varying maturity options for investors

Xi warns Trump over Taiwan

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:36:13 GMT

A standoff over the island could put the two nations into a very dangerous situation, the Chinese leader has said

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has warned US President Donald Trump that a standoff over Taiwan could push the two countries into "a very dangerous situation," describing it as the single most important issue in bilateral relations.

Xi made the remarks on Thursday during a meeting wi

Xi warns of China-US conflict if Taiwan issue is not handled properly during talks with Trump

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:01:55 GMT

Beijing [China], May 14 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday warned that the Taiwan issue could push China and the United States towards 'clashes and even conflicts' if not handled properly, during talks with US President Donald Trump in Beijing, Xinhua News Agency reported.

According to China's state-run news agency, Xi said safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait was the 'biggest co

Update: Xi holds talks with Trump in Beijing

Thu, 14 May 2026 06:45:50 GMT

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday.

Transformation not seen in a century is accelerating across the globe, and the international situation is fluid and turbulent, said Xi.

"Can China and the United States overcome the Thucydides Trap and create a new paradigm of major-country rel

Indian markets open higher amid global AI rally, focus on Trump-Xi summit and FPI outflows

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:59:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Thursday, tracking gains in Asian peers and continued momentum in global AI-linked stocks, even as sustained foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and geopolitical uncertainties kept investors cautious. The market is also closely monitoring the outcomes of the Trump-Xi Summit, with a focus on tariffs, technology transfer, trade bala

Update: Safeguarding peace, stability across Taiwan Strait biggest common denominator between China, U.S., Xi says

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:45:11 GMT

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is the biggest common denominator between China and the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday when holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing.

Noting that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations, Xi told Trump that if it is handled properly, the bilateral rela

Day One Of Trump-Xi Talks Covers Iran, Trade, And Taiwan

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:44:02 GMT

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrapped up more than two hours of talks in Beijing on May 14, with both sides agreeing that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open amid mounting global economic anxiety tied to Washington's standoff with Iran, according to the White House.

The summit, the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since October 2025, blended ceremonial pageantry with

US President Trump participates in bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Thu, 14 May 2026 02:59:40 GMT

Beijing [China], May 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday participated in a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing as part of his two-day visit to the country.

During the meeting, both leaders engaged in high-level discussions aimed at addressing key issues in US-China relations.

The bilateral meeting took place following an official welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of t

Trump meets Chinese counterpart Jinping for 'high-stakes' meeting in Beijing

Thu, 14 May 2026 02:59:26 GMT

Beijing [China], May 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday met his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Beijing for what can be described as a 'high-stakes' bilateral engagement between the two sides amid the ongoing tensions over trade, technology, and regional security issues.

Trump was formally welcomed by Xi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, marking the beginning of a closely watched diplom

Taiwan detects 3 PLA aircraft sorties, 6 PLAN vessels around its territory

Thu, 14 May 2026 01:31:37 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 14 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Thursday detected 3 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around its territory.

Sharing the details in a post on X, it noted that these were detected up until 6 AM (UTC+8) and all three sorties entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern part ADIZ.

'3 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan

Trumps China strategy is closer to Kissinger than Biden

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:26:32 GMT

An interview with Xiang Lanxin explores why Trump may seek a broader bargain with China and what it could mean for Taiwan, Russia and the EU

US President Donald Trump's arrival in China this week is being treated as far more than another diplomatic photo opportunity. Relations between Washington and Beijing remain tense, competition between the two powers stretches across almost every domain, and

Taiwan detects 2 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 7 vessels, 1 ship

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:04:52 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 13 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Wednesday.

One of the two sorties entered Taiwan's southwestern part Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

In a post on X, the MND said, '2 sorties of PLA aircraft

President Trump arrives in China for high-stakes summit with President Xi Jingping

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:04:46 GMT

Beijing [China], May 13 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday arrived in China for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

He was received on arrival by China's Vice President Han Zheng. US Ambassador to China David Perdue was among those present.

It is the first state visit of the US President to China since Trump's last visit in 2017.

Earlier in the day, China's Foreign Mini

China accused of pressuring Taiwanese media to aid crackdown on independence voices

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:55 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 13 (ANI) Taiwan's government has sharply criticised China after Chinese officials allegedly encouraged Taiwanese media organisations to assist in identifying and publicising supporters of Taiwan independence, a move Taipei described as part of China's growing campaign of cross-border political intimidation, as reported by The Taipei Times.

According to The Taipei Times, Taiwan's Mainland Affa

Thailand Open 2026: Kidambi Srikanth upsets 8th seed Loh Kean Yew; PV Sindhu, Devika Sihag lead women's lineup

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:33:50 GMT

Patumwan (Thailand), May 13 (ANI): Former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth upset eighth seed Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in straight games, 21-14, 21-15, in the Round of 32 of the Thailand Open currently underway at the Nimibutr Stadium in Thailand.

Meanwhile, PV Sindhu defeated Chinese Taipei's Tung Ciou-Tong 21-9, 21-12, while Devika Sihag emerged victorious with a 21-19, 13-21, 21-15 win against Japan's Natsuki Nida

CTBC Bank becomes first Taiwanese bank to open branch at GIFT City

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:32:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): CTBC Bank announced the opening of its new branch at GIFT City on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in the institution's three-decade commitment to the Indian market. According to a CTBC Bank release, the lender became the first Taiwanese bank to establish a presence in GIFT City, Gujarat, and it remained the only bank from Taiwan with a branch presence anywhere in India.

Update: China urges relevant parties to stop offering stages for "Taiwan independence" separatist forces

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:15:28 GMT

BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday urged relevant parties to earnestly honor the one-China principle and stop offering stages for "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson at a regular press briefing.

Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks after Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te addressed the Copenhagen Democracy Summit via video link.

"The so-called Copenh

Trump's visit to China: China says "four red-lines in relations must not be challenged"

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:04:41 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 13 (ANI): The Chinese Embassy in the United States on Wednesday reiterated its position on key sensitive issues in China-US relations, stating that certain issues constitute 'four red lines' that must not be challenged during US President Donald Trump's visit to China from May 13 to 15.

In a post on X, the Embassy said, 'The four red lines in China-US relations must not be challenged.' In

Sensex, Nifty tumble soon after opening in Green amid downside risk to growth and upside to inflation

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:32:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): Markets opened in green on Wednesday as the Indian equity benchmarks attempted a recovery following consecutive declines, but soon declined as the selling pressure continued.

The BSE SENSEX opened at 74,809.68 points, up by 250.44 points or 0.34 per cent. Similarly, the NSE NIFTY 50 started at 23,460.20 points, gaining 80.65 points or 0.34 per cent in the early minutes of the ses

China reveals four red lines ahead of Trump visit

Wed, 13 May 2026 01:50:37 GMT

Beijing said the US must not meddle in issues related to Taiwan and human rights, and must respect Chinas development right

US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, whom he described on Tuesday as "a friend" and "somebody that we get along with." Trump added that he plans to discuss the war involving Iran, a country the US and Israel have accused China of supporting.

Iran conflict casts shadow over Trump-Xi talks in Beijing

Thu, 14 May 2026 02:21:44 GMT

The US-Israeli war withIranloomed over US PresidentDonald Trump's visit toChina, as signs emerged that the conflict is causing a shift in alliances across theMiddle East.

Trump arrived inBeijingon Wednesday ahead oftalkswith PresidentXi Jinpingthat are set to begin on Thursday. Trump is expected to ask for China's help to resolve the costly and unpopular conflict, which he launched withIsraelin late February, but

China's Xi sends Taiwan warning as Trump summit kicks off in Beijing

Thu, 14 May 2026 02:21:44 GMT

Chinese PresidentXi Jinpingwarned his US counterpartDonald Trumpthat the issue ofTaiwancould push their two countries into "conflict" if mishandled, a stark opening salvo as a superpower summit set to tackle numerous thorny issues began in Beijing Thursday.

Trump had arrived in China with accolades for his host, calling Xi a "great leader" and "friend", as he predicted that their countries would have "a fantastic

Who holds the cards at the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:30:11 GMT

During his first term in office, US PresidentDonald Trumpwas personally welcomed with great pompwithin the walls of Beijings Forbidden Cityby his Chinese counterpartXi Jinping. The Chinese president even invited him to dine in the heart of the vast palace complex, long the seat of Chinas imperial power.

Trump is in fora different welcome this year. It's not yet clear whether the US presidents long-awaited return

The Lions Face Each Other in Beijing

Sat, 16 May 2026 01:38:06 GMT

Trump and Xi Jinping at the table where Iran, Taiwan, Russia, Israel, and Venezuela are no longer separate conflicts

The table where no one roars for free

This week, the two most powerful men on the planet meet in China. Donald Trump arrives in Beijing with accumulated urgencies. Xi Jinping waits with the patience of someone who does not need elections every four years nor

Chinese shuttlers reach three finals at Badminton Thailand Open

Sat, 16 May 2026 15:17:49 GMT

BANGKOK, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese badminton team secured berths in three finals at the Thailand Open 2026 on Saturday, with Chen Yufei, Bao Lijing/Cao Zihan and Zhu Yijun/Li Qian advancing to the women's singles, women's doubles and mixed doubles finals, respectively.

In the women's doubles semifinals, Chinese pair Bao Lijing and Cao Zihan defeated Chinese Taipei's Hu Ling-fang and Jheng Yu-chieh, 21-18, 2

China hopes U.S. will take concrete actions to safeguard peace, stability across Taiwan Strait: top diplomat

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:15:29 GMT

BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- China hopes the United States will take "concrete actions" to safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday.

Wang made the remarks when briefing the press on the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing.

Stressing that the Taiwan question is China's internal affair, Wang said th

Pakistan reiterates adherence to one-China principle

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:15:16 GMT

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (Xinhua) -- The Pakistani government on Thursday reaffirmed its firm commitment to the one-China principle, describing Taiwan as an "integral and inalienable" part of China and backing Beijing's position on the Taiwan region's participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA).

Speaking at a weekly media briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan's position on

Xi-Trump summit: reset for US-Chinese relations but tension over Taiwan remains

Fri, 15 May 2026 01:41:18 GMT

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The initial top line emerging from the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing was that while the two leaders had talked trade, technology and the US war in Iran, the most potentially hazardous issue was Taiwan. The Chinese foreign ministry reported that the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, told the US president, Donald Trump, that "the Taiw

Xinhua Headlines: Chinese, U.S. presidents agree on new vision for bilateral ties in Beijing talks

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:16:47 GMT

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- In a meeting closely watched by the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday agreed on a new vision of building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability.

The new vision will provide strategic guidance for China-U.S. relations over the next three years and beyond, Xi said when holding talks in Beijing with Trump, who is on a th

5th LD-Writethru: Xi holds talks with Trump in Beijing

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:16:57 GMT

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday.

Transformation not seen in a century is accelerating across the globe, and the international situation is fluid and turbulent, said Xi.

"Can China and the United States overcome the Thucydides Trap and create a new paradigm of major-country r

4th LD: Xi holds talks with Trump in Beijing

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:15:29 GMT

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday.

Transformation not seen in a century is accelerating across the globe, and the international situation is fluid and turbulent, said Xi.

"Can China and the United States overcome the Thucydides Trap and create a new paradigm of major-country r

Trump-XI summit: in a high-stakes meeting the two leaders can't afford to misread each other

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:08:00 GMT

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The summit between Chinese president, Xi Jinping, and US president, Donald Trump, reportedly covered a lot of ground. The two leaders are said to have discussed trade, technology and the war in Iran, agreeing that Strait of Hormuz should be kept open. But the most pote

1st LD-Writethru: Safeguarding peace, stability across Taiwan Strait biggest common denominator between China, U.S., Xi says

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:45:07 GMT

Noting that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations, Xi told Trump that if it is handled properly, the bilateral rel

Safeguarding peace, stability across Taiwan Strait biggest common denominator between China, U.S., Xi says

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:15:32 GMT

Wang/Hsieh exit Italian Open second round

Thu, 14 May 2026 01:18:11 GMT

ROME, May 14 (Xinhua) -- China's Wang Xinyu and Hsieh Su-wei of Chinese Taipei were knocked out in the second round of the women's doubles at the Italian Open on Wednesday after a straight-sets loss to Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider.

The two pairs held serve for the opening seven games before Andreeva and Shnaider secured the first break in the eighth game to move 5-3 ahead. The match was then suspended for m

Interactions between heads of state provide irreplaceable strategic guidance for China-U.S. relations: Chinese ambassador

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:45:43 GMT

WASHINGTON, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Interactions between the heads of state provide irreplaceable strategic guidance for China-U.S. relations, Xie Feng, Chinese ambassador to the United States, has said.

Xie made the remarks in a recent interview with Newsweek on U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China and China-U.S. relations, noting that in an increasingly turbulent world, the strategic value of China-U.S. rel

Cross-Strait literature forum held in Beijing

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:16:24 GMT

BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- A literature forum bringing together more than 60 writers and scholars from across the Taiwan Strait was held in Beijing on Wednesday.

Participants exchanged insights on Chinese culture and literary development at the literature forum of the 2026 Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit.

They noted that literature serves as a shared cultural and spiritual bond linking people on both

Cultural event highlighting Taiwan's ethnic minority heritage held in Quanzhou

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:16:21 GMT

FUZHOU, May 13 (Xinhua) -- An event showcasing the culture of Taiwan's ethnic minorities was held on Wednesday at the China Museum for Fujian-Taiwan Kinship in Quanzhou, east China's Fujian Province.

Representatives from Taiwan's ethnic minority communities performed songs extolling close cross-Strait ties and joined mainland ethnic minority students in traditional dance performances.

An exhibition featur

Mainland's punishment targets only die-hard "Taiwan independence" separatists: spokesperson

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:45:36 GMT

BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said the mainland's legal measures are aimed at only a very small number of die-hard "Taiwan independence" separatists and do not involve the vast majority of compatriots or businesses in Taiwan.

Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the comments in response to a media query about recent remarks by die-

Trump-XI summit: US president says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan - breaking decades of US policy

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:39:31 GMT

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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are likely to discuss many issues as they meet this week in Beijing. But alongside trade, technology and the war in Iran, one topic of conversation will stand out - the future of Taiwan.

Taiwan has long been a sensitive issue in

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:45:38 GMT

Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks after Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te addressed the Copenhagen Democracy Summit via video link.

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China urges relevant parties to stop offering stages for "Taiwan independence" separatist forces

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:46:24 GMT

Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks after Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te addressed the Copenhagen Democracy Summit via video link.

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More people in Taiwan envision prospect after reunification: spokesperson

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:46:34 GMT

BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- An increasing number of people in Taiwan have been discussing details of a "one country, two systems" solution to the Taiwan question, and are looking ahead to the prospect of the island after reunification, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Zhang Han, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks at a press conference in response to a media query

Mainland slams Lai Ching-te's repetitive lying on Taiwan question

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:15:10 GMT

BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday warned that no matter how many times Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te repeats his lies, they remain lies and will never become truth.

Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks at a press conference in response to a media query concerning Lai's recent speech claiming that Taiwan is a sovereign and inde

2nd LD-Writethru: Xi holds talks with Tajik president

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:15:49 GMT

BEIJING, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday.

Xi congratulated Tajikistan on the 35th anniversary of its independence and on the major achievements of its national development. He noted that steadfast mutual support is the defining feature of China-Tajikistan relatio

Cross-Strait cultural exchange activity held in Fujian

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:15:38 GMT

FUZHOU, May 12 (Xinhua) -- A cultural exchange event highlighting shared heritage and integrated development across the Taiwan Strait kicked off on Tuesday in Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Area of east China's Fujian Province.

People from all ethnic groups, including Taiwan compatriots, jointly shaped the rich and vast homeland throughout the Chinese nation's thousands of years of history, said Su Hui, vice

Trump hails 'fantastic trade deals' made during talks with China's Xi

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:13 GMT

Trump had arrived inBeijingseeking to seal deals in sectors including agriculture, aviation and artificial intelligence, as well as to contain differences between the two sides on a number of strategic areas not least the Middle East war.

Trump's overtures to Xi, whom he described as a "great leader" and "friend", have so far been met mutedly by the Chinese leader.

But the US president said "a lot of good"

Trump hails 'fantastic trade deals' made during talks with Xi

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:13 GMT

Trump had arrived in Beijing seeking to seal deals in sectors including agriculture, aviation and artificial intelligence, as well as to contain differences between the two sides in a number of tense geostrategic areas -- not least the Middle East war.

Trump's overtures to Xi, whom he described as a "great leader" and "friend", have so far been met with more muted tones by the Chinese leader.

But the US lea

China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:31:41 GMT

BEIJING (AP) - China's Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader's praise for his counterpart.

The exchange at a highly

Xi warns Trump Taiwan issue could push China and US into conflict

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:31:52 GMT

Trade, artificial intelligence, the war in Ukraine and tensions in theMiddle Eastwere also on the agenda as the two leaders met for more than two hours at Beijings Great Hall of the People.

Trump received a lavish welcome on arrival, with a military honour guard, cannon fire and crowds of children waving Chinese and American flags.

The children chanted: Welcome, welcome, warm welcome!

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