Trump-Xi summit: 5 things to watch as world's most powerful men meet
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are meeting at a high-stakes summit as US-China tensions over tariffs, technology, and geopolitics remain unresolved. Markets, supply chains, and trade flows across Asia hinge on whether the two sides signal a thaw or deeper confrontation.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
US-China Summit: A balancing act of rivalry and careful diplomacy
US and Chinese leaders held a summit in Beijing that produced no major breakthroughs, with an analyst noting both sides can frame modest outcomes as wins. The meeting is designed to stabilize communication rather than resolve core rivalries over trade, technology, and Taiwan.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
The Geopolitics of the Trump-Xi Meeting
Trump and Xi are set to meet as US-China tensions over trade, technology, and Taiwan remain high. Markets and policymakers will watch for any concrete follow-on commitments rather than broad diplomatic signals.
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
China, US trade chiefs to huddle for last-minute talks before Trump visit
China and US trade chiefs are set to meet for last-minute talks ahead of a planned Trump visit, aiming to lay groundwork before any presidential-level engagement. The outcome could signal whether a concrete trade deal or tariff shift is within reach.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
What's at stake as Trump heads to China for talks with Xi
President Trump has traveled to Beijing for a state visit with President Xi Jinping, accompanied by a delegation of senior U.S. business executives. Talks are expected to cover trade, technology, tariffs, and military tensions, making it one of the most consequential U.S.-China diplomatic engagements in years.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
The US and China have agreed that no country should be allowed to charge tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department confirmed Tuesday. The rare alignment between the two rivals signals coordinated pressure on Iran over control of the world's most critical oil shipping lane.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Distracted and Bogged Down, Trump and Xi Enter a Summit of Reduced Ambitions
Trump and Xi are meeting with a narrowed agenda after the Iran war diverted attention and diplomatic energy in both capitals. Investors and businesses should expect limited concrete outcomes, with deeper trade and technology disputes left unresolved.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Trump and Xi appear intent on keeping Iran war from overshadowing China summit
Trump and Xi are set to meet with both sides deliberately sidelining the US military campaign against Iran to focus on trade. The White House has pre-emptively lowered expectations, saying Trump is unlikely to shift China's stance on Iran.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Trump heads to Beijing amid war, trade tensions and hardened rivalry
Donald Trump is traveling to Beijing as trade tensions, regional conflict, and deepening strategic rivalry between the US and China define the visit. The talks carry direct consequences for tariffs, technology restrictions, and global supply chains.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
What's at stake for trade, Taiwan and Iran in Trump's high-risk summit with China's Xi
Trump and Xi are meeting for a summit where trade deals, including possible Chinese purchases of U.S. farm goods or Boeing aircraft, are the most likely early outcomes.
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
Trump goes to China as Iran war smolders
President Trump is travelling to China to meet President Xi Jinping, with the visit serving as a gauge of where the bilateral relationship stands. The outcome could move markets sensitive to U.S.-China trade, tariffs, and technology policy.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
US-China rivalry over AI and chips intensifies ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The US-China tech rivalry over AI and semiconductors is intensifying ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. Diplomatic progress is unlikely to ease export controls, slow China's chip buildup, or reduce uncertainty for global semiconductor supply chains.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins
Donald Trump arrives in Beijing seeking trade concessions and China's help on Iran, but analysts say the political and economic costs of the Iran conflict have weakened Washington's leverage ahead of talks with Xi Jinping.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Trump puts Taiwan arms sales, Hong Kong jailed activist Lai on agenda ahead of meeting with Xi
President Trump said Taiwan arms sales and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be on the agenda at his upcoming summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing. The move broadens the talks beyond trade, raising stakes for Taiwan security commitments, Hong Kong business confidence, and U.S.-China relations.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come
Donald Trump's visit to China marks one of the most significant US-China summits in years, with trade, technology controls, and Taiwan all on the table. The outcome could calm markets and slow decoupling, or accelerate it if talks break down.
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
Trump says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan in meeting with China’s Xi
Donald Trump says he will raise US arms sales to Taiwan directly with Xi Jinping at their upcoming meeting. The issue is a long-running flashpoint in US-China relations, with Beijing opposing all US weapons transfers to the island it claims as its own territory.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Iran says it will 'never bow' as Trump rejects peace counteroffer, prolonging Middle East conflict
Iran rejected a U.S. peace offer and declared it will not yield to American demands, while Washington pressed China to lean on Tehran. The deadlock raises the risk of prolonged Middle East instability and potential oil supply disruption near the Strait of Hormuz.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Bessent, He set to finalise Trump-Xi summit plan
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet China's Vice Premier He Lifeng in Seoul on May 13, ahead of a Trump-Xi summit in Beijing. The two chief trade negotiators are expected to finalize the summit agenda, with tariffs and economic issues likely at the center of discussions.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
China confirms Trump visit to Beijing, setting up high-stakes summit
China has officially confirmed a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing, setting up a direct summit between the two countries. The meeting could shift market expectations on trade tariffs, technology restrictions, and broader U.S.-China relations.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
China confirms Xi-Trump summit that was delayed by Iran war
Xinhua confirmed Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15 for a summit with Xi Jinping, delayed earlier by U.S. military strikes on Iran. The meeting is closely watched for signals on tariffs, tech controls, and broader U.S.-China trade terms.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs