Trump and Xi: Beneath the Pomp and Niceties, a Geopolitical Rivalry
The relationship between the two leaders is marked just as much by mistrust and confrontation as it is by niceties.
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How China Sent a Message to Trump on His Arrival
Beijing welcomed President Trump with a high-ranking vice president, but the choice of a ceremonial leader suggests China is trading symbolism for substance.
President Trump Arrives In China For High-Stakes Summit With Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking his first state visit to the country since 2017.He was formally received on arrival by China’s Vice President Han Zheng, with US Ambassador to China David Perdue also present at the welcoming ceremony.The visit underscores the significance of head-of-state diplomacy in
Raja Subramani Appointed As CDS To Drive India’s Defence Transformation
Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani’s appointment as India’s next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) with effect from 30 May 2026 marks a defining moment in the evolution of India’s military leadership and strategic doctrine.His elevation comes at a time when India faces complex challenges across the Western and Northern borders, while simultaneously navigating the rapid transformation of warfare
China Sets Firm Red Lines Ahead of Trump‑Xi Summit
China has drawn four firm red lines in its relationship with the United States ahead of the summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping in Beijing.The Chinese Embassy in Washington reiterated that these red lines must not be challenged, identifying them as the Taiwan question, democracy and human rights, paths and political systems, and China’s development right.These issues
President Trump Arrives in China for Summit With Xi Jinping
President Trump landed in Beijing ahead of a high-stakes, two-day summit with China’s top leader, Xi Jinping. Trade and the war with Iran were expected to be high on the agenda when the two meet.
Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.
Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.
Chinese court awards compensation to sacked worker replaced by AI
Case attracts widespread attention as example of China balancing enthusiastic adoption of AI with job securityA court in China has ruled in favour of a worker whose company replaced him with artificial intelligence (AI), awarding him more than £28,000 …
Scepticism and tight security as Trump is welcomed by Xi to Beijing
US’s apparent decline has fuelled growing Chinese nationalism while US president has lost his novelty valueTrump in Beijing – latest updatesFive key issues for Xi-Trump summit. Yaoji Chaogan, a no-frills canteen next to Beijing’s historic Drum and Bell…
Nissan ponders building cars for Chinese rivals at Sunderland plant
CEO admits talks with Chery as other European carmakers discuss plans with Chinese firms to share factory spaceNissan’s chief executive has confirmed he would consider building cars for other manufacturers at the UK’s largest car factory in Sunderland,…