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QUAD to build Fiji port: A new US-China flashpoint?
Quad kicks back to life in Asia Pacific, looking to develop ports in Fiji, in a counter to China’s rise.
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Putin meets Xi: Why Russia and China need each other
Vladimir Putin’s arrival was announced just a day after United States President Donald Trump left Beijing.
From: NewsFeed
Putin arrives in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Published On 19 May 2026
‘China holds the cards’: Why Putin’s visit to Beijing after Trump matters
Scant progress in US-China talks bolsters Putin, while for China, hosting back-to-back visits is a diplomatic flex.
In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’
Taiwan says it will maintain ‘status quo’ and deepen ties with the US after Trump meets with China’s Xi Jinping.
From: NewsFeed
What did Trump and Xi discuss during the China summit?
US President Donald Trump concluded a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Published On 15 May 2026
From: Inside Story
Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?
Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.
Published On 15 May 2026
Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes, much lower than expected
Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.
From: NewsFeed
Trump says he discussed Taiwan arms sale with China’s Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump said he discussed US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Published On 15 May 2026
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Trump-Xi summit: China, US disagree on what they agreed on
US touted trade deals; China said it warned Washington over Taiwan. Neither side confirmed the other’s claims.
Trump and Xi move towards business-first relationship after Beijing summit
The two leaders did not resolve differences on key issues like Iran and Taiwan, despite push to extend truce.
