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15
May

Trump Says China May Release Detained Pastor but Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai ‘Is a Tough One’

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U.S. President Donald Trump said China could potentially release a detained American pastor as part of ongoing negotiations with Washington, but suggested the case of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai would be far more difficult to resolve. Trump made the remarks during a press briefing following meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in […]

15
May

Trump Says He and China’s Xi Agree Iran Cannot Have Nuclear Weapons

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U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Iran must never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons, marking one of the strongest public signs of alignment between Washington and Beijing on the escalating Middle East crisis. Speaking after high-level talks in Beijing, Trump said the two leaders also agreed […]

15
May

Xi Gives Trump Rare Tour of Secret Garden at Heart of Chinese Government

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Chinese President Xi Jinping gave U.S. President Donald Trump a rare private tour of a secluded historic garden inside Beijing’s tightly guarded Zhongnanhai leadership compound on Friday, in what analysts described as a carefully choreographed display of personal diplomacy amid high-stakes talks over trade, Taiwan and global security. The unusual gesture came during the final […]

15
May

Xi and Trump Declare Success but Deep Divisions Persist Over Iran and Taiwan

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up a high-profile summit in Beijing on Friday projecting optimism about stabilizing relations between the world’s two largest economies, even as major disagreements remained unresolved over Iran, Taiwan, trade and regional security. The three-day summit, held amid heightened global tensions and economic uncertainty, produced warm […]

12
May

Trump to Discuss Taiwan Arms Sales and Jimmy Lai Case During High-Stakes Xi Summit

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to raise the contentious issues of American arms sales to Taiwan and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai during his upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week. The meeting, scheduled for May 14–15, is expected to be one of the most […]

Putin, Kim Jong Un to Attend Chinese Parade in Show of Defiance to the West
28
Aug

Putin, Kim Jong Un to Attend Chinese Parade in Show of Defiance to the West

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In a symbolic display of unity against increasing Western pressure, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are set to attend a major military parade in Beijing today, standing alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping. The event marks the first joint public appearance of the three authoritarian leaders and signals a tightening […]

China Accuses Philippines of 'Playing with Fire' on Taiwan
08
Aug

China Accuses Philippines of ‘Playing with Fire’ on Taiwan

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Beijing issues sharp rebuke after President Marcos says Philippines could be involved in a US-China conflict over Taiwan. China on Friday accused the Philippines of “playing with fire” after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suggested his country could be drawn into a potential conflict between China and the United States over Taiwan. The warning from Beijing […]