Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump’s trip to Beijing - AP News

Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump’s trip to Beijing  AP News

Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi

The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.

Rubio, Once a China Hawk, Strikes Softer Tone to Align With Trump

As a senator, Marco Rubio even hinted at the need for regime change in China. Now he talks about cooperation.

By Edward Wong and Michael Crowley

Trump Chats With Japan’s Takaichi on Alliance After Xi Meeting - Bloomberg.com

Trump Chats With Japan’s Takaichi on Alliance After Xi Meeting  Bloomberg.com

A smooth Trump-Xi summit masked deeper competing motives

By inviting Donald Trump, mired in his conflict with Iran, the Chinese president positioned himself as a symbol of stability in contrast to the turmoil fueled by Washington.

GOP senator who defied Trump on impeachment faces voters, five years later

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, one of seven Republicans who voted to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial, is in danger of losing his primary.

By Theodoric Meyer

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 It was historic, to be sure, but not as anyone had predicted. First there was Donald Trump, a self-declared teetotaler, apparently drinking champagne after Xi Jinping assured him that China’s “great rejuvenation” could go hand in hand with “Make America great again”. Then there was a Chinese military band playing a rendition of t...

By David Smith in Beijing

Week in Politics: Trump's Beijing visit; look ahead at the primaries; the war on Iran

We look at the tangible takeaways from President Trump's visit to Beijing, as well as what to expect in the next crop of primaries, and the status of the war on Iran.

By Elissa Nadworny

BROADCAST BIAS: Networks spin Trump’s Xi meeting as weakness despite strategic gain

Broadcast networks covered President Trump's China meeting with Xi Jinping differently, with ABC casting negativity and CBS highlighting communist flaws.

Russia’s Putin to visit China following Trump’s trip

Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to 'further strengthen the comprehensive partnership', the Kremlin says.

Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh in

U.S. President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

In spies he trusts? In Cuba, Trump looks again to CIA chief, rather than a diplomat, to deliver a message

U.S. President Donald Trump's maximum pressure campaign on Cuba now includes overtly dispatching a spy chief to Havana to ensure that his demands are clear.

Putin to visit China after Trump

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to the People's Republic of China on 19-20 May.

By Roman Petrenko

After China-US reset, Putin heads to Beijing for Sino-Russian strategic refresh

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to the Chinese capital next week to reinforce the Sino-Russian “comprehensive strategic partnership”, just days after a tentative US-China reset. Beijing and Moscow announced on Saturday that Putin would visit from May 19 to 20, confirming an earlier report by the South China Morning Post. “At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to China from May 19 to 20,” state news agency Xinhua reporte...

By Laura Zhou,Shi Jiangtao

Taiwan urges Trump to advance arms deal after China summit

Taiwan reminded the US of its commitment to provide it with arms after the US president warned the democratic, self-governing island against formally declaring independence in the wake of his summit with China's Xi.

Putin to hold taks with Xi in China days after Trump’s trip to Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin said Saturday. The meeting comes days after US President Donald Trump's state visit to China, which ended with warm diplomatic optics but few resolutions to key trade and geopolitical issues, including the Russian war on Ukraine and the US-Israeli war on Iran.

By FRANCE 24

Trump went to China to protect the US economy – and walked away with nothing

Donald Trump went to China to smooth over the economic relationship but left with several key issues still up in the air, writes James C. Reynolds

By James C. Reynolds

Colin Jost Says ‘SNL’ Rejected Joke About Pete Hegseth Reading ‘Pulp Fiction’ Bible Verse Two Weeks Before It Happened in Real Life

Donald Trump’s defense secretary Pete Hegseth was widely mocked in April after he read a fake Bible verse from Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 classic “Pulp Fiction” during a Pentagon worship service. It turns out Colin Jost sort of saw it coming. During a recent visit to “The Tonight Show,” Jost revealed that before Hegseth’s viral gaffe […]

By Zack Sharf

After Donald Trump, Putin to visit China's Xi Jinping on May 19 for two days

Russian President Putin is set for a significant two-day visit to China, commencing May 19, to deepen strategic ties with President Xi Jinping. This follows closely on the heels of Donald Trump's high-profile trip to Beijing, which focused on Taiwan, trade, and Iran. The leaders will discuss strengthening their partnership and address key global issues, aiming to sign a joint declaration.

By TOI WORLD DESK

What did Trump and Xi actually achieve?

Divergent accounts suggest little progress on trade, Taiwan, Iran and AI

No, Donald Trump did not ‘spy’ on Xi Jinping’s private notes. Here’s the truth behind the viral video

Putin to visit China May 19 to 20 after Trump trip - The Straits Times

Putin to visit China May 19 to 20 after Trump trip  The Straits Times

Trump says he's not looking for Taiwan to go independent following Beijing summit with Xi

US President Donald Trump noted that Xi "feels very strongly" about the island and "doesn't want to see a movement for independence," according to a BBC report.

US CEOs follow Trump's footsteps with diplomacy in Beijing

As United States President Donald Trump showered ​praise on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Friday, the CEOs of several US aviation, commodities, technology, and finance conglomerates looked to ‌advance their business interests by meeting the heads of powerful Chinese regulators and ministries. These include GE Aerospace, Boeing, Qualcomm, Cargill, Visa, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup, who held talks with the leading officials of Chinese government agencies such as the commerce ministry, ...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

Trump’s geopolitical brinkmanship has hit a wall with Iran

During his first year back in office, U.S. President Donald Trump’s blustery negotiating style won him concessions from countries on issues ranging from tariffs to armed conflict. But with Iran that same brand of coercive diplomacy, marked by public threats, insults and ultimatums, seems to have hit a wall and may be undermining his own […]

Taiwan says it is already ‘independent’ after Trump warning

Taipei's assertion came after the U.S. president warned the island not to formally declare independence and hinted at using arms sales as a " negotiating chip" in talks with China.

Taiwan insists it is 'independent', after Trump warning

Taiwan said it is an "independent" nation, hours after US President Donald Trump warned the democratic island against declaring formal independence.

Putin To Visit China On May 19-20 After Trump Trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 for a two-day visit, hot on the heels of US President Donald Trump's trip to...

NFL Responds To TV Broadcaster Gripes, Shared By Donald Trump, About Games Shifting To Streaming

Two top NFL executives addressed broadcasters’ complaints that too many games are shifting to streaming, calling the objections “odd” and defending their media rights setup as “the most fan-friendly model there is.” Chief Operating Officer Hans Schroeder and EVP Jeff Miller offered their takes during a media conference call Friday whose primary focus was the […]

By Dade Hayes

Russian President Putin to visit China days after Trump's trip

The announcement of Putin's trip comes just after Trump wrapped up on Friday the first visit to China by a US president in nearly a decade.

Trump says IS second-in-command killed in US-Nigerian mission

The US president said the mission eliminated Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, the group’s second-in-command globally.

Oil, inflation worries push shares downward

RECAP: Emerging Asian markets fell on Friday as surging oil prices and limited progress in US-Iran peace negotiations heightened concerns over inflation and economic uncertainty. As well, the Trump-Xi summit produced little news to excite investors.

Putin eases path to Russian citizenship for residents of Moldovan breakaway republic Transnistria

Vladimir Putin has signed a presidential decree opening a simplified path to Russian citizenship for residents of Transnistria, the breakaway republic within Moldova’s internationally recognized borders.

Eric Trump Says He's Suing Jen Psaki and MS Now For 'False' China Report

President Trump appears to be rubbing off on his son, Eric, who is now gearing up to sue MS Now and their popular host, Jen Psaki, over their recent coverage of him in China. As everyone knows, Donald is usually the one in the Trump family to slap…

By TMZ Staff

Trump says Taiwan arms sales could pressure China

U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday his pending decision on more arms sales to Taiwan could serve as effective leverage in negotiations with China. He said he was leaving th...

Michael Hudson: US Designs on Iran and the Trump-Xi Summit

With Iranian journalist Ali Alizadeh, Michael Hudson debunks White House spin on the Trump-Xi talk and gives a historical view of the war

By Yves Smith

Putin to pay state visit to China amid a new wave of diplomacy in China; more countries see engaging China as engaging opportunities, stability and growth: Chinese expert - Global Times

Putin to pay state visit to China amid a new wave of diplomacy in China; more countries see engaging China as engaging opportunities, stability and growth: Chinese expert  Global Times

Taiwan says it is an 'independent' nation, after Trump's warning - The Daily Star

Taiwan says it is an 'independent' nation, after Trump's warning  The Daily Star

Beijing Showcased Future War Machines While Trump Was In Town

Beijing Showcased Future War Machines While Trump Was In Town The 11th China Military Intelligent Technology Expo opened Thursday at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, showcasing a lineup of drones, robotic war dogs, grenade launchers, wheeled unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, and other modern battlefield technologies. The key takeaway is that many of these once-futuristic war machines have moved well beyond the conceptual stage and are already being teste...

By Tyler Durden

Taiwan says it is an ‘independent’ nation after Trump’s warning

Taiwan’s foreign ministry declared the island is a sovereign and independent nation, not subordinate to China, after a warning from US President Trump. Read More: https://punchng.com/taiwan-says-it-is-an-independent-nation-after-trumps-warning/

By Punch Newspapers

We’re independent nation, Taiwan says after Trump’s warning

Trump wrapped up a state visit to Beijing on Friday where Chinese President Xi Jinping had pressed him not to support Taiwan, which China claims is part of its territory. The post We’re independent nation, Taiwan says after Trump’s warning appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi - the-star.co.ke

Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi  the-star.co.ke

Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China’s Xi

US President Donald Trump has cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Taiwan says is an 'independent' nation, after Trump's warning - Naharnet

Taiwan says is an 'independent' nation, after Trump's warning  Naharnet