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

What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip

Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.

Trump Turns Taiwan Arms Sales Into Bargaining Chip With China

The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a “very good negotiating chip” in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the steadfastness of U.S. support.

By Chris Buckley

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

The release of the UFO files won’t satisfy conspiracy theorists – but it certainly serves Trump’s agenda | Daniel Lavelle

If there’s no proof of aliens, the president can blame the deep state. If there’s proof, he’s a hero. Either way, it helps his popularity The US Department of Defense released the first batch of its UFO files last week at the direction of the president, Donald Trump, who promised to make them public “based on the tremendous interest shown”. Trump’s right, of course. Nearly half of Americans believe aliens have visited Earth, and many believe that the government is hoarding the evidence in som...

By Daniel Lavelle

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.

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

How Trump’s China visit may hint the ‘2 eyes of the world’ are learning to live together

It is hard not to be impressed by the sheer energy Donald Trump displayed during his whirlwind visit to Beijing. Within just 43 hours, the 79-year-old president held two meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, inspected troops, attended a state banquet and walked around the Temple of Heaven in sweltering heat – not to mention making his characteristic social media postings in the wee hours of the morning. Showing no signs of jet lag, Trump seemed to be in high spirits, glad-handing everyo...

By Chow Chung-yan

Taiwan says it is a ‘sovereign’ nation with US ‘security commitment’ after Trump’s warning

Taiwan on Saturday maintained it is a "sovereign and independent" nation and that US arms sales were part of Washington's security commitment to the island. The foreign ministry statement came a day after President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state visit to China.

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

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

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

Trump returns from China; terms meeting with Xi as 'G-2'

Trump returns from China; terms meeting with Xi as 'G-2'

US-Israel attacks on Iran could resume as early as next week - report

US President Donald Trump said Iran can either make a deal or "get annihilated," adding that the Islamic Republic has refused to acknowledge multiple deals already agreed to.

Putin to visit China on May 19-20 to further strengthen 'comprehensive partnership'

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 for a two-day visit, hot on the heels of United States President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing, the Kremlin said on Saturday. During the trip, the Russian leader will discuss with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping how to “further strengthen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation” between Moscow and Beijing, according to a Kremlin statement. Putin and Xi will “exchange views on key international and regional iss...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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...

Trump's geopolitical brinkmanship has hit a wall with Iran

The continuing impasse with Iran comes as Trump faces domestic pressure over high U.S. gasoline prices and his own low approval ratings.

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.

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

Trump has warned the island against making a declaration of independence.

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.

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