‘Is he ok?’: News anchor drops his script mid-sentence, looks off camera, and the broadcast ends right there with no explanation A scary interruption. We Got This Covered · May 14
‘Terrible mistake’ if China takes Taiwan by force; US position unchanged: Rubio US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that it would be a “terrible mistake” if China tried to take Taiwan by force, while reiterating that Washington’s position on the island remains unchanged. Earlier, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump would speak more on Taiwan during his Beijing… The Economic Times · 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
U.S. And China Agree That Strait Of Hormuz Should Not Be Militarized, Rubio Says Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. and China agreed on the notion that the Strait of Hormuz should not be militarized as Iran seeks to control the key waterway amid the war. International Business Times · May 14
Trump-Xi summit: in a high-stakes meeting the two leaders can’t afford to misread each other 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 potentially hazardous issue they covered… The Conversation · May 14
First Thing: Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan Xi’s comments published after two-hour meeting with Trump. Plus, Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the Voting Rights Act is ‘evil incarnate’ The Guardian - UK · May 14
China wouldn't let Marco Rubio in, so he did something nobody in US politics has ever done Marco Rubio visited China with Donald Trump. Beijing altered the spelling of Rubio's name to bypass sanctions imposed in 2020. This linguistic change allowed his entry despite previous criticism of China's human rights record. The meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping focused on Taiwan. China warned of potential conflict over… The Economic Times · May 14
Does Trump really care about Taiwan? Everything the US president has said about the island Analysts say president’s shifting rhetoric deepens US policy of ‘strategic ambiguity’ on Taiwan The Independent UK · May 14
Donald Trump Can't Stop Praising Xi Jinping in China Despite Previous Claims That Beijing Rips Off the United States During a state visit to Beijing, Donald Trump praised Xi Jinping, marking a stark contrast to his previous criticisms of China amidst ongoing trade tensions. International Business Times UK · May 14
Trump, Xi Hold Extended Beijing Summit As Taiwan Warning Looms Over Trade Talks Xi Jinping warned that tensions over Taiwan could trigger "clashes and even conflicts" while Donald Trump described the summit discussions as "extremely positive and productive." International Business Times · May 14
The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have started their high-profile summit in Beijing that is expected to focus on trade but also include the Iran war, technology and Taiwan The Independent UK · May 14
The Xi exception: Why we saw a toned-down Trump in China During a Beijing visit, President Trump observed China's military might, signaling a shift in global power. While the US faces munitions shortages and slow production, China's defense industry operates at wartime pace, excelling in drones, AI, and satellite tech. This evolving warfare, particularly concerning Taiwan, highlights a contest for future… The Times of India · May 14
China warns Trump ‘stay out of our backyard’ – and he’ll be fine with that humiliation ANALYSIS: Trump will shrug off the warnings about Taiwan and ignore China’s expansion elsewhere – and that’s dangerous, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · May 14
Cameraman ‘recovering’ after medical emergency unfolds during live broadcast IN FULL The Independent UK · May 14
The Independent UK · May 14 Xi sends direct warning to Trump over ‘dangerous’ Taiwan situation IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 14 CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil’s China broadcast ends after cameraman’s medical emergency on air A dull thud could be heard in the background of Tony Dokoupil’s CBS Evening News broadcast
Radio France Internationale · May 14 Xi warns Trump Taiwan issue could push China and US into conflict China and the United States could enter into “conflict” if Washington mishandles Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his American counterpart Donald Trump during high-stakes talks in Beijing on Thursday.
The Economic Times · May 14 An ancient warning hangs over the Trump-Xi summit bonhomie Chinese President Xi Jinping invoked the "Thucydides trap" at his summit with US President Donald Trump, highlighting the risk of war between a rising and established superpower. The meeting aimed to manage escalating tensions amid trade disputes, Taiwan's status, and technological rivalry, acknowledging that competition must be controlled to avoid…
The Economic Times · May 14 Foxconn logs quarterly net profit jump on AI demand Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn saw a 19% profit increase. Artificial intelligence server demand is fueling this growth. The company expects strong AI server demand to continue. Foxconn factories in North America experienced a cyberattack but are resuming normal production. Geopolitical issues are not impacting the company's outlook.
Euronews · May 14 Watch: Key moments from Trump’s first day in Beijing China welcomed US President Donald Trump to Beijing on Thursday for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the two powers sought to stabilise relations strained by trade disputes, tensions over Taiwan and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
The Economic Times · May 14 US, China could 'clash' if Taiwan issue mishandled: Xi warns Trump Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a stern warning to US President Donald Trump. He stated that the Taiwan issue is the most critical in China-US relations. Mishandling this matter could lead to a clash between the two powerful nations. President Xi emphasized this during President Trump's visit to Beijing.…
The Guardian - UK · May 14 For three years I scoured the world for answers to Europe’s big problems – here’s what I found Japan and Taiwan have enviable care systems because they had the courage to plan – some solutions are radical, most are hiding in plain sight, says author John Kampfner
The Economic Times · May 14 US, China will have 'a fantastic future together', Trump tells Xi at Beijing meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump met in Beijing. The leaders engaged in high-level discussions. Topics included trade, Taiwan, and Iran. The meeting featured ceremonial pageantry. Both sides are expected to discuss economic cooperation and potential trade agreements. The visit aims to advance economic outcomes for the…
The Economic Times · May 14 Trump, Xi set for Beijing talks with trade truce, Iran war at stake President Donald Trump is in Beijing for crucial talks with China's Xi Jinping. The meetings aim to boost economic ties and maintain a trade truce. Discussions will also cover the Iran war and arms sales to Taiwan. Trump seeks to open China to U.S. business. Both leaders are keen to…
The Guardian - US · May 14 ‘Stone-cold racism’: Newsom condemns GOP redistricting efforts; Louisiana approves plan to erase majority-Black district – as it happened This live blog is now closed.