Putin’s China Visit: Xi Showcases “Unyielding” Alliance TEC News / AFP May 20, 2026 The proposed “Power of Siberia 2” project could strengthen Russia’s energy exports to China.
Xi Hosts Russian President in Beijing, Just Days After Trump Trip TEC News May 19, 2026 This week Beijing’s foreign ministry welcomed Putin on his 25th visit to China.
Taiwan Floats Unprecedented Direct Talks Between Its President and Trump TEC News May 18, 2026 Mixed messaging from the White House has prompted Republic of China officials to seek clarification after Trump Beijing visit.
Brussels Fears Trump-Xi Rare Earths Deal Javier Villamor May 15, 2026 Europe’s main concern is not Taiwan or Iran, but a potential agreement on critical minerals and market access between China and the United States.
Trump Hails “Fantastic Trade Deals” After Beijing Summit TEC News / AFP May 15, 2026 Trump said “a lot of good” had come out of the visit, without detailing the agreements.
Trump Praises Warm Beijing Atmosphere as Leaders Seek Common Ground TEC News / AFP May 14, 2026 The U.S. president described his talks with Xi as highly constructive.
Xi Warns Trump Taiwan Issue Could Push U.S. and China Into Conflict TEC News / AFP May 14, 2026 The meeting at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People ran for more than two hours, marking the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost ten years.
Trump–Xi Talks Could Leave Europe Paying the Price Javier Villamor May 13, 2026 Brussels has spent years talking about “strategic autonomy,” but the Trump–Xi summit may expose just how dependent Europe still is on foreign powers.
Musk Accompanies Trump on China Trip TEC News May 13, 2026 The U.S. president is scheduled to meet Chinese president Xi Jinping, with discussions likely to focus on trade, technology competition, and global security issues.
Trump Signals Openness to Discussing Taiwan Arms Sales Ahead of Xi Meeting TEC News / AFP May 12, 2026 While Sino-U.S. talks are expected to focus heavily on trade, regional tensions are never far away.
