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2026 Xi-Trump summit
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Trump ‘personally called for China’s help’ to end Ukraine war in summit with Xi
Washington is also not happy about Beijing’s rare earth controls, according to people familiar with the talks.
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US, Israel war on Iran
How ‘strategic ambiguity’ made Turkey a winner in the Iran war
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US-China relations
Hegseth tones down China rhetoric on return to Asia
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China-EU relations
Beijing demands measures to curb impact of Czech senate president’s Taiwan trip
Milos Vystrcil, who is leading a delegation from business, academic and cultural sectors, is set to meet island leader and other officials.
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Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil told a Taipei media outlet his trip aims to boost understanding and cooperation at the political and people-to-people levels. Photo: Handout
Taiwan
China responds to Japan-Philippines boundary talks with expanded sea patrols
Coastguard vessels carried out law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan on Monday, in a ‘necessary action’, spokesman says.
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China-UK relations
In sign of easing UK-China ties, British Foreign Secretary set for 3-day visit
Announcement comes days after delegations from both countries sat down at Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss concrete military engagement.
31 May 2026 - 7:40PM
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China-Japan relations
Japanese minister rejects ‘new militarism’ label from China in Shangri-La speech
‘Every country must be able to choose its future by its own will,’ Shinjiro Koizumi says at Singapore defence forum.
31 May 2026 - 9:04PM
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Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said: “This region must remain open to all countries that respect our shared rules and principles”. Photo: AP
China-Africa relations
How China will play a major role in Benin’s economic growth as a new era begins
African nation’s new president is banking on Chinese investment to help fix its infrastructure gap with large-scale construction projects.
31 May 2026 - 4:15PM
US-China relations
US agency goes back to the future to take on China’s Belt and Road Initiative
The US International Development Finance Corp mixes national security and foreign investment in its supply chain quest.
30 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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Shangri-La Dialogue
Shangri-La Dialogue: Hegseth on China challenges, allies’ role – as it happened
Speech is expected to give first indication of American policy direction in the Indo-Pacific since the Trump-Xi summit two weeks ago.
30 May 2026 - 10:57AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Why the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation isn’t Nato for Iran
Central Asian members in particular see bloc’s main value as preserving their sovereignty rather than enabling collective military action.
30 May 2026 - 8:08AM
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China-EU relations
Brussels agrees on tougher China trade policy, as Beijing vows retaliation
Trade chief details why bloc needs to take stronger steps to defend itself from what is described as a new ‘China shock’ to its industries.
30 May 2026 - 1:06AM
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Taiwan
‘Illegal and void’: China condemns Japan-Philippines maritime border talks
Beijing says negotiations between Tokyo and Manila cover area east of Taiwan where it maintains exclusive economic zone.
29 May 2026 - 8:16PM
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Art of the deal: how Beijing pushed Trump to ‘arrest’ the trend on Taiwan arms
US president’s recent visit was seen as a prime opportunity to rein in the size of the weapons deliveries and avoid setting a precedent.
29 May 2026 - 6:49PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, May 2026
World leaders are flocking to Beijing in search of trade deals, investments and greater market access in China.
29 May 2026 - 3:34PM
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo: AP
US-China relations
China, US at ‘historical crossroads’, Beijing’s envoy tells New York gala event
Nixon, Bush and Rockefeller families are among evening’s honorees, along with former Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa.
29 May 2026 - 7:47PM
China-Latin America relations
Panama rejects US pressure claims as it seeks to ease China tensions
Panamanian president looks to defuse issues with Beijing as South American country attempts to renew key China maritime agreement.
29 May 2026 - 6:19AM
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Making partnerships great again? Carney pitches new US-Canada ties
Prime minister adopts conciliatory tone and emphasises Canada’s role in fuelling US economic growth.
29 May 2026 - 4:53PM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in New York on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
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‘We want teeth in it’: US farmers wary of Xi-Trump pledge without signed deal
American growers welcome China’s renewed buying commitments, but vague terms and tariff concerns cloud optimism.
29 May 2026 - 6:03AM
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US-China relations
America at 250: how Trump’s foreign policy is redefining the US story
‘Even if the US comes back, it will not return to the position it once held,’ while China could play a bigger role, analyst Wu Xinbo says.
28 May 2026 - 11:16PM
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China-EU relations
EU heavyweights back industrial accelerator as China shock fears grow
Highlighting urgency, bloc’s major members offer qualified support of legislative proposal that has deepened tensions with Beijing.
28 May 2026 - 9:00PM
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US-China relations
China slams US commander’s ‘dagger’ label for South Korea
Chinese embassy in Seoul says US Forces Korea commander Xavier Brunson’s ‘hostile and aggressive remarks’ on podcast ‘crossed the line’.
28 May 2026 - 8:44PM
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US Army General Xavier Brunson, commander of US Forces Korea (right) has described South Korea as “the dagger in the heart of Asia”. Photo: Handout
China-EU relations
Europe plans tougher response to China Shock 2.0
EU officials will discuss new trade protection measures at a meeting on Friday as the continent’s companies contend with a deluge of Chinese imports.
28 May 2026 - 5:00PM
The Philippines
Beijing accuses Manila of ‘selective and discriminatory’ Chinese arrests
Embassy urges the Philippines to protect ‘personal safety and legitimate rights’ of detainees after 24 Chinese nationals arrested on Monday.
28 May 2026 - 7:36PM
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China-EU relations
European leaders get ready to ‘act now’ amid rising fears of ‘China shock 2.0’
Ahead of a key debate on Friday, most commissioners said to support a more robust stance and broader use of safeguard measures.
28 May 2026 - 1:00PM
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