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Trump and Xi's 'stalemate' summit was a glitzy gift to China - analysis

Washington has cast the busy summit schedule with Xi as important to keeping ties on even keel between the world's two biggest economies.

US President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026.
A demonstrator holds a Taiwanese flag during a protest near the White House, on the day of a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, US, September 24, 2026.

Taiwan denounces Xi's comments to Trump as 'distortion of facts'

Taiwanese soldiers carry fuel supplies towards AH-64E Apache Guardian and UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters during a refueling drill as part of the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taoyuan on August 11, 2026

Taiwan to maintain 'close contact' with US on arms sales ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, shouts slogans during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026.

Beijing pushes Tehran to help stop Houthi attacks following appeal from Saudis, Iranian sources say


US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military

Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD were the companies most recently added to a US list of companies it believes are aiding Beijing's military.

People stand near the newly launched N9 electric vehicle (EV) under BYD's premium brand Denza, displayed at a launch event in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China May 18, 2026.

From Hormuz to Beijing: How war is recasting China’s green energy strategy - opinion

The Iran war is making China’s green energy strategy more strategic at precisely the moment China’s solar sector is hitting the limits of overcapacity.

Factories are silhouetted during sunset, in Handan, Hebei province, China April 7, 2026.

Chinese military technology allowed Iran to shoot down US fighter jet during war - report

NBC report suggests Chinese-made missile may have downed US fighter jet while Beijing-linked systems allegedly supported Iranian air defenses and targeting capabilities.

Members of the People's Liberation Army stand as the strategic strike group displays DF-61 nuclear missiles during a military parade in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.

Is there a hidden bargain behind China’s silence on Iran? - opinion

China’s leadership may calculate that meaningful cooperation with Washington on Iran deserves reciprocal American flexibility on Beijing’s core national objective.

CHINESE FOREIGN Minister Wang Yi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shake hands in Beijing, in this handout image released in May 2026.

US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale over Iran war, acting US Navy secretary says

Taiwan's government said on Friday it had not received any information about US arms sales delays.

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao and Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric Smith prepare to testify before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense about the Navy's FY2027 budget at the U.S. Capitol on May 12, 2026.

Putin says Russia ready to work with US, has discussed this with Xi

"There is a point in comparing the content," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state television Kremlin reporter Pavel Zarubin when asked about comparisons with the Trump visit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 20, 2026.

Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis

Temporary deals on tariffs, rare earths, and diplomatic language may give both leaders short-term wins while leaving deeper conflicts untouched.

US President Donald Trump inspects an honour guard during a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026.

Trump mishandling of Taiwan issue will push ties to 'dangerous place,' China's Xi warns

China's President Xi Jinping also described Taiwan as the most important issue in China-US relations as the two countries kicked off two days of talks set to cover their fragile trade truce.

US President Donald Trump (L) takes part in a welcome ceremony with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026.

Trump lauds ‘biggest summit’ as Xi talks tackle trade, Iran

Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined Trump’s delegation as US companies seek greater access to China.

US President Donald Trump inspects an honour guard during a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026.

Trump arrives in Beijing for first US presidential visit in nearly a decade

Trump’s Beijing visit kicks off with trade talks, as he seeks to strengthen ties and resolve business challenges with China.

US President Donald Trump participates in an arrival ceremony at Beijing Capital International Airport during his visit to the country, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026.