FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 26 - The Untold Story

Germany urged to stop admiring Beijing and wake up to ‘China Shock 2.0’

‘China has already eaten much of German industry’s lunch and is preparing to start on dinner,’ thinktank says

The Guardian - UK · May 20

'Trump Was No Different': Xi Jinping Skips Airport Welcome for Both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump

Xi Jinping's absence during Trump and Putin's Beijing visit stirred up controversy as China and Russia strengthen ties amid international instability and geopolitical tensions.

International Business Times UK · May 20

Russian threats against Baltics ‘unacceptable’ and danger to ‘our entire union’, EU’s von der Leyen says - as it happened

Lithuanian foreign minister thanks European Commission president for her ‘strong message of solidarity’

The Guardian - UK · 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

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

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

Taiwan leader says ‘foreign forces’ cannot decide island’s future amid China pressure

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that “foreign forces” could not decide the future of the democratic island, days after US President Donald Trump suggested arms sales to Taiwan could be used as leverage in talks with China. Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and has threatened to seize…

France 24 · May 20

Taiwan leader says 'foreign forces' cannot decide island's future

TAIPEI - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that "foreign forces" cannot decide the future of the democratic island, which relies heavily on US security backing to deter a potential Chinese attack.

Bangkok Post · 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