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The world’s two most powerful men just met. How did it go?

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday, with talks on trade and ​artificial intelligence and the growing strategic rivalry between the countries…

USA · 17 Jul 2026 Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference U.S. President Donald Trump declassified documents on Thursday that he asserted showed Chinese interference in U.S. elections, reviving his long-running attacks on… Business · 10 Jul 2026 China temporarily bans helium exports as US-Iran tensions flare again China announced on Friday a temporary export ban on ​helium, effective immediately, as resumption of military conflict in ‌the Middle East threatens… Taiwan · 26 May 2026 Taiwan on alert over stepped up Chinese military activities Taiwan sent ships and fighter jets ‌to monitor the second Chinese "joint combat readiness patrol" in a week near the island, in… China · 15 May 2026 Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi U.S. President Donald Trump left China on Friday with no major breakthroughs on trade or tangible help from Beijing to end the… China · 14 May 2026 China’s Xi hails trade progress in Trump summit, sends Taiwan warning China's Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump that trade talks were making progress at the start of a two-day summit on Thursday… Comuniq.EU · 6 Apr 2026 China issues e-commerce guidance after EU lawmakers’ visit China has issued guidance on Monday for its e-commerce sector that seeks to coordinate domestic development with international markets, ​a week after… Comuniq.EU · 24 Mar 2026 Australia and EU seal trade deal Australia and the European Union have signed a long-awaited trade agreement after eight years of negotiations, aiming to boost economic ties and… Hong Kong · 9 Feb 2026 Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Amid Beijing’s Crackdown Former Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been given a 20-year prison sentence. This concludes a legal saga that symbolizes Beijing’s… China · 29 Jan 2026 Britain’s Starmer seeks fresh start with China, economic wins British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a "sophisticated relationship" aiming to…