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The harsh economic reality for Putin as he tries to upstage Trump in China

IN DEPTH: As Vladimir Putin goes on a charm offensive with his 25th visit to President Xi Jinping just days after Donald Trump was in Beijing, James C. Reynolds takes a closer look at the economic realities facing all three countries as they jostle for power on the world stage

The Independent UK

Xi and Putin highlight their friendship and cooperation on energy and other issues in Beijing visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are close partners in trade and international affairs as they opened bilateral talks Wednesday on his trip to Beijing

AAP

Xi welcomes Putin in Beijing, hails China’s ‘unyielding’ ties with Russia

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing at the start of a visit focused on energy security. While Xi hailed his country's "unyielding" ties with Russia, Putin praised the "unprecedentedly high level" of bilateral cooperation despite "unfavourable external factors", without naming any third country.

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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

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

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

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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’

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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

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

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

Putin and Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks following Trump visit

China's President Xi Jinping hailed his country's "unyielding" ties with Russia in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after United States President Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower.

Radio France Internationale

Putin, Xi to underscore alliance strength after Trump visit

BEIJING - Russian President Vladimir Putin meets China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, seeking to underline their unshakeable alliance in the wake of Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower economy.

Bangkok Post

Chinese aircraft carrier kicks off drills in western Pacific amid tense Japan ties

China's Liaoning aircraft carrier on Tuesday kicked off training that will include live-fire drills in the western Pacific, a move poised to draw attention from Japan amid tense bilateral ties.

Bangkok Post

U.S. Investigates Whether Chinese Firms Cut Shipping Container Output Before COVID: Report

Federal authorities are reportedly investigating whether Chinese companies deliberately restricted production of shipping containers just before the COVID-19 pandemic, a move that could have worsened one of the most painful supply chain shocks in recent history.

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Voices: Trump and Putin agree on one thing – Xi is key to ending their wars in Iran and Ukraine

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The leaders of both declining superpowers have headed to Beijing stuck in conflicts they started but cannot finish – giving China a chance to build a role in the world where it actively works for peace rather than against it

International Business Times

China Hosts Putin As Xi Balances Russia Ties And U.S. Diplomacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday night for a series of high-level meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, adding another layer to a week marked by major diplomatic exchanges involving the United States, China and Russia.

The Independent UK

Trump called a sudden, urgent press conference. What followed was a fever dream

ANALYSIS: With big Florida retiree energy, Trump shouted over the sound of drills and power saws about the construction of his new ballroom for over an hour as the Middle East crisis deepened and his approval hit rock bottom, writes Holly Baxter

AAP

Two-day Global Prosperity Summit 2026 officially opens

HONG KONG, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The organisers of Global Prosperity Summit 2026 (GPS 2026) announced that the event's third consecutive edition opened today, shining spotlights on issues critical to Hong Kong's future development and global prosperity. Ambassador Han Zhiqiang, Vice President of the China Public Diplomacy Association, delivered…

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Japan, China Cut U.S. Treasury Holdings As Iran War Pressures Global Currencies

China's Treasury holdings fell to their lowest level since 2008, while Japan trimmed nearly $47 billion from its position amid mounting pressure on the yen.

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit hot on heels of Trump

Russian president is welcomed to Beijing with an honour guard after saying relations with China have reached an ‘unprecedented level’

The Independent UK

China says report that Xi said Putin would regret invasion is ‘completely fabricated out of thin air’

Reports claimed that the Chinese leader told the US president that Putin would regret launching military action

AAP

S.Korea and Japan pledge stronger energy, security ties

Energy disruptions from the Iran war have been top of the agenda for Japan and South Korean leaders who agreed to work more closely to stabilise fuel supplies.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers, hopes for July verdict

A Hong Kong court has concluded final arguments in a national security trial for two former organizers of vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

France 24

Russia to conduct three-day nuclear drills from May 19-21

Russia's armed forces will carry out exercises of its nuclear forces from May 19 to 21, the defence ministry said on Tuesday. The drills will include more than 65,000 troops and 7,800 types of equipment and weapons, the ministry said.

Radio France Internationale

Putin visits China after Trump trip fails to shift Xi on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin was in China on Tuesday for a two-day state visit, just days after Donald Trump completed a closely watched trip to Beijing that produced headlines on trade but no clear breakthrough on Ukraine or Iran.

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