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'Powerful' Mystery Woman Spotted Beside Elon Musk and Tim Cook at Xi Jinping State Dinner: Who is Zhou Qunfei?

Zhou Qunfei, founder of Lens Technology, gained attention after being seated between Elon Musk and Tim Cook at a state banquet, highlighting her rise from factory worker to tech billionaire.

International Business Times UK

Chinese Operatives Allegedly Acted as Banquet Staff: Viral Video of Women Scanning US Delegation Dinner Sparks Speculation

Social media speculates on the behaviour of banquet staff at Trump's Beijing state dinner, with no evidence supporting espionage claims amid ongoing US-China tensions.

International Business Times UK

Xi prepares to welcome Putin to China four days after hosting Trump

Chinese state media say Beijing emerging as ‘focal point of global diplomacy’ with Russian leader arriving on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

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China agrees to boost trade for US ag products such as beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit

The White House says China has agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products like beef and poultry, after President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week

The Independent UK

Want to jump into the 'China is back' rally? Tread carefully

Investors are increasingly betting that “China is back” as the economy rebounds from years of deflation, helped by strong manufacturing, exports and growth in sectors such as AI, electric vehicles, green energy and high-end manufacturing. China’s GDP grew 5% in the first quarter, while tech and industrial stocks in Hong…

The Economic Times

Australian journalist rebuilds life after China prison ordeal with memoir and play

Cheng Lei’s alledged crime involved breaking an embargo by seven minutes in May 2020

The Independent UK

White House fact sheet on Trump's China visit cites Iran agreement; omits Taiwan

The US and China have agreed to create new trade and investment boards and build a more stable economic relationship based on fairness and reciprocity, according to a White House fact sheet released after talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

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Did China Humiliate Donald Trump With a Soft Seat to Make Him Appear 'Smaller' Than Xi Jinping?

A viral video from a Beijing summit sparked debate over seating arrangements, suggesting a deliberate snub of Trump. However, reports reveal Trump requested the cushion removal, debunking the claims.

International Business Times UK

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

Get your G-Minus-2 on: China sets global power dynamics

China is leading global power dynamics with the US. India faces economic strain and a shifting geopolitical landscape. The nation's 'G-Minus-2' strategy is now a reality. China's new policies threaten supply chain diversification. India's economic vulnerability is evident. The Quad meeting in New Delhi will focus on China.

The Economic Times

"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

Why Biographer Blasts Donald Trump's China Trip as 'an Embarrassment' and a Total Win for Xi Jinping

Michael Wolff derides Donald Trump's Beijing visit as a win for China, probing the gap between the summit's grand pageantry and what the US president can truly claim as a victory.

International Business Times UK

Nuclear Subs in Europe, Ridicule in Beijing: Inside Donald Trump's Chaotic Week of Foreign Policy

A US nuclear submarine's presence in Gibraltar has prompted UK risk warnings amid escalating tensions over Donald Trump's Iran strategy, while in Beijing Chinese social media is mocking him as 'Trump the Country Builder.'

International Business Times UK

Taiwan stresses it is ‘not part of China’ after Trump’s Beijing visit

Taiwan thanks Trump for his continued support for island’s security

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International Business Times

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.

The Economic Times

'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.

International Business Times UK

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.

The Economic Times

China using state power to tighten global supply chain dominance: Report

China is extending industrial policy across its entire economy. This move strengthens its global manufacturing dominance. It also increases the world's reliance on Chinese supply chains. Beijing is doubling down on state intervention. This strategy is accelerating trade dominance and foreign dependencies. Advanced economies face potential erosion in manufacturing competitiveness.

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The Conversation

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 Times of India

Of roses and redlines: Trump faces thorny questions on Taiwan and trade

TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump lumbered back to the White House on Friday bringing back with him seeds of discord from Beijing despite assertions to the contrary. The promise of Chinese rose seeds for the White House Rose Garden from Xi Jinping, meant to be a diplomatic…

The Economic Times

China says Trump visit deals are 'preliminary'

Trump left Beijing on Friday ‌after two ⁠days ⁠of talks with President Xi Jinping that featured pageantry and warm rhetoric but limited detail on concrete outcomes across trade and investment.

The Economic Times

Trump-Xi summit yields trade breakthrough as US, China agree to cut levies

China and the United States have agreed to reduce tariffs on certain goods. This move aims to boost trade between the two nations, particularly in agriculture. Both sides will also work on other trade issues. Details are still being negotiated. This development follows a summit between leaders Xi Jinping and…

International Business Times UK

World War 3 Warning? China Warns Trump of Direct 'Clashes and Conflict' Over Taiwan — Despite POTUS Calling Xi a 'Great Leader'

China's Xi Jinping has warned Donald Trump that mishandling Taiwan could trigger 'clashes and even conflicts' between Beijing and Washington, reviving World War 3 fears during the US president's visit to Beijing.

The Guardian - US

Pomp, pageantry but precious little to show for Trump’s Beijing excursion

No swift end to the Iran war, uncertainty over Taiwan and only vague outlines of commercial deals … but the US president did get to bask in the company of Xi Jinping

The Economic Times

Trump returns from China with stability and a stalemate

President Trump's visit to Beijing resulted in a return to the familiar U.S.-China economic and strategic standoff, offering China breathing room after last year's trade war. While the summit projected stability, it left key issues unaddressed, with modest commercial outcomes for the U.S. and a fragile truce for China.

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