Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
The United States recognises only Beijing and does not support formal independence by Taiwan, but historically has also stopped short of explicitly saying it opposes independence.
Trump leaves China with few wins, many warm words for Xi
U.S. President Donald Trump departed China on Friday touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said its war with Iran should never have started. Trump's visit to America's main strategic ‌and economic rival, the first by a U.S. president since…
Superpower summit: On the Trump visit to China
The Beijing summit has also served as a reminder of the broader changing structural dynamics in relations between the world’s two biggest powers, China and the United States
Superpower summit: On the Trump visit to China
The Beijing summit has also served as a reminder of the broader changing structural dynamics in relations between the world’s two biggest powers, China and the United States
Trump says Iran ceasefire was 'favour' to Pakistan
Donald Trump said the US agreed to an Iran ceasefire as a favour to Pakistan. His remarks tied the truce to nuclear negotiations and broader regional de-escalation.
Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
The administration in December authorized a record-setting $11 billion weapons package for Taipei, but it has yet to move forward.
Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
President Donald Trump says he's not yet made a decision on whether a major sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan can move forward following his three-day visit to China.
Trump Leaves China With Big Claims, Few Details And No Confirmation
Speaking before departing China, Trump said the meetings had resulted in "fantastic trade deals" and settled "a lot of different problems" in his meetings with China's Xi Jinping this week.
Trump-Xi summit 2026: US, China unite on Iran nuclear issue
In second day of talks, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have shown rare unity over the Iran nuclear issue. On Friday, President Trump announced that he and President Xi...
Trump says he is losing patience with Iran, did not ask China for favors
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday his patience with Iran was running out and that Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but China gave no indication it would weigh in. As he flew back ‌from Beijing on Friday after two days of…
Trump says he is losing patience with Iran, did not ask China for favours
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China formally accepts Trump’s invite for Xi visit to White House
China says President Xi Jinping has officially accepted President Trump's invitation to visit Washington this fall.
Trump says he didn’t ask Xi for ‘favors’ on Strait of Hormuz
President Trump says he did not press Chinese President Xi Jinping to help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil-traffic waterway that Iran blockaded to gain leverage in the Middle East co
Iran focus at Trump-Xi summit may delay progress on tariffs, rare earths
Thanks to the Iran war, big issues for U.S. businesses like rare earths and supply chains may take a back seat on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit.
Trump says China and Taiwan should 'both cool it'
President Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
Trump says China and Taiwan should 'both cool it'
President Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
U.S.-China summit ends with Xi and Trump claiming progress but differences remain
As Trump wrapped up his visit to China, he insists U.S.-China relations are good and getting better despite deep differences on Iran, Taiwan and more.
Trump leaves China with breakthroughs — and unfinished business on Xi’s biggest fights
Trump returns from China summit praising Xi and trade progress, but Taiwan, AI, human rights, and Iran remain unresolved after high-stakes talks.
Trump Hails “Fantastic Trade Deals” After High-Stakes Talks With Xi in Beijing
President Donald Trump said the United States and China had reached what he described as “fantastic trade deals” during his two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as both sides attempted to stabilize relations while also confronting deep geopolitical tensions over Taiwan and the Middle East. Trump arrived in China aiming to secure agreements in areas such as agriculture, aviation, and artificial intelligence, while also addressing disputes tied to trade, security, and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Trump is coy about whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan, says he refused to discuss it with Xi
President Trump is declining to reveal whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan if China invaded the democratic island.
Trump says he’s OK with Iran suspending nuke enrichment for 20 years if there’s ‘real’ guarantee
President appears to back away from long-time demand for total end to enrichment and his pledge to ensure Iran never attains nuclear weapons; Iranian FM says Tehran has 'no trust' in US
Trump Refuses to Reveal Whether He Would Defend Taiwan: 'I'm the Only Person' Who Knows That
President Donald Trump told reporters he refused to reveal to Chinese President Xi Jinping whether he would defend Taiwan from China. 
Trump’s Beijing summit 2026: Did any deals emerge for tech and Wall Street CEOs?
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a major summit in Beijing. While Trump praised it as potentially “the biggest summit ever” and spoke of “fantastic...
"Favour To Pakistan": Trump Reveals Why US Backed Ceasefire With Iran
The US president reiterated his decision that he does not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons and that Tehran should give up the enriched uranium that it has accumulated over the years.
As it happened: Trump, Xi wrap up landmark summit with warm words; stark differences remain on Taiwan
Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart conclude their two-day state visit with a cordial working lunch, but behind the scenes, major differences persist.
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