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Trump Touts 'Fantastic Trade Deals' With China, but Details Are Scarce

The president left Beijing following a summit with China, during which the two countries sought to stabilize their economic and political relations.

Ana Swanson / NY Times | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:51:59

US leader says China will open up to US companies in stages

Donald Trump said that Chinese President Xi Jinping cherished his country

Tass | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:47:38

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.

Al Jazeera | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:46:56

Trump departs from China after “a lot of good” talks with Jinping

Seeking Alpha | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:46:34

Trump wraps China visit with Boeing, barrels, and big talk

Seeking Alpha | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:45:06

'I probably don't want to leave': Trump gushes over China during tiptoe among the trees

Eager to announce "wins" from his Beijing visit, Donald Trump said "some fantastic trade deals" had been struck, as he touted his strong relationship with Xi Jinping in a message aimed at shoring up stability.

Lisa Visentin, Michael Koziol / Sydney Morning Herald | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:45:00

Trump's China Trip Underscores How Power Has Shifted East

The U.S. President painted the trip as a success, but he appeared on the backfoot in Beijing.

Charlie Campbell / Time | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:35:00

Trump Visits the First World

Since Trump's first term, the US economy has become more like China's.

Lizzie O'Leary / Moneybox | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:20:00

Salesman Trump leaves China with very little in his bag

Few things enrage Donald Trump more than being upstaged, particularly when he is on the biggest stage of both his stints as US president - in Beijing. Though Trump World will deny that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang did just that this week, he did. And global markets know it. Just ...

William Pesek / Asia Times | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:18:29

Trump-Xi summit: the 3 big takeaways from historic meeting in Beijing

The two-day meeting wrapped up Friday, setting the tone for further U.S.-China talks this year.

CNBC | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:11:05

As Powell Steps Down, the Fed Confronts 'Regime Change'

Jerome H. Powell is passing the chair's baton to Kevin M. Warsh at the Federal Reserve, an institution that President Trump's pick says needs an overhaul.

Colby Smith / NY Times | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:02:32

How Xi-Trump summit failed to yield Iran war breakthrough

US officials have nudged China to do more on the blocked Hormuz strait. President Xi doesn't appear to have budged.

Al Jazeera | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:01:20

Putin follows Trump to China, Xi hosts US president, Baidu earnings

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China next week, days after US counterpart Donald Trump concluded a visit that was heavy on ceremony and light on substance. Putin's one-day trip will take place on Wednesday, the South China Morning Post said, citing unidentified sources. It is unlikely there will ...

Raymond Ma,Neil Denslow / South China Morning Post | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:58

Balancing act for new Fed chair: Taming inflation amid rate-cut pressures

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh must navigate surging inflation, making it hard for the central bank to reduce interest rates as President Trump wishes.

Laurent Belsie / Christian Science Monitor | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:10

Japan just got absolutely humiliated by its own closest ally

The timing couldn't be better either Japan just got absolutely humiliated by its own closest ally: The timing couldn't be better either The President's Air Force One arrived in Beijing on the 13th May, 2026, for Trump's initial state visit to China in nine years. Tokyo was skipped entirely and ...

Author / Bill Totten | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:05

At 17, He Was Tear-Gassed at Selma. At 78, He's Watching Kids Tear-Gassed During Trump's Deportation Campaign.

The post At 17, He Was Tear-Gassed at Selma. At 78, He's Watching Kids Tear-Gassed During Trump's Deportation Campaign. appeared first on ProPublica .

Lisa Song / ProPublica | Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00

Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping in China - in pictures

Superpower leaders were expected to discuss the Iran war, trade, Taiwan and artificial intelligence during US president's visit to Beijing Continue reading...

Guardian Staff / Guardian | Fri, 15 May 2026 08:55:41

US leader admits dozens of agreements could be reached following his visit to China

According to Donald Trump, China agreed to buying oil from the United States

Tass | Fri, 15 May 2026 08:55:31

Would a Golden Dome protect Britain? How much would it cost? Inside the radical bid to ward off aggression

In January of this year, US President Donald Trump postulated that the USA might procure a 'Golden Dome' anti-ballistic missile system to protect it from burgeoning threats from potential aggressors like Russia, China, and North Korea. However, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has now suggested that the missile system ...

Lt Col Stuart Crawford / GB News | Fri, 15 May 2026 08:55:02

Xi praises US 'milestone' visit and relationship, offers Trump roses

Xi praised the new 'constructive and strategic' relationship with the US, before Trump concluded his China trip.

Al Jazeera | Fri, 15 May 2026 08:46:40

Xi-Trump summit: can 'aspirational' new vision for stability survive strategic rivalry?

President Xi Jinping's new formula for China-US relations is but the "real test" will be ensuring the two powers can work together despite their deepening rivalry, a leading Chinese political observer has cautioned. During his much-anticipated summit with US President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday, Xi said that the ...

Alyssa Chen / South China Morning Post | Fri, 15 May 2026 08:30:40

Xi-Trump summit aside, 2 meetings in Asia matter for global trade

Most readers of foreign news pages this weekend will be assuming that US President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing has been dominating everyone's attention. But across Asia, Trump, with his massive business entourage, was not the only act in town this week. At least two ...

David Dodwell / South China Morning Post | Fri, 15 May 2026 08:30:05

STAT+: Top U.S. officials pressured Germany to pay more for prescription drugs

It's a key piece of Trump's effort to secure lower drug prices for U.S. patients.

Daniel Payne / Stats | Fri, 15 May 2026 08:30:00

Trump discloses $220M in trades tied to U.S. companies in Q1

Seeking Alpha | Fri, 15 May 2026 08:05:05

Trump wraps up Beijing summit with plenty of goodwill but few blockbuster deals

The leaders of the two most powerful countries in the world have spent the past two days at their cordial best, with the Trump administration confident the visit will pay dividends.

Lisa Visentin / Sydney Morning Herald | Fri, 15 May 2026 08:03:57

China, US to maintain stability in trade, economic relations - Xi Jinping

Donald Trump's current visit to China was a "historic and landmark event," Xi Jinping said

Tass | Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:33

Trump-Xi summit puts US exports, Iran at center of reset bid

US President Donald Trump's Beijing summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping has produced a package of Chinese commitments on US soybeans, energy and aircraft, giving both governments a basis to steady relations after years of trade and security tensions. The meeting between Trump and Xi has alsolaid the groundwork for ...

Jeff Pao / Asia Times | Fri, 15 May 2026 07:34:13

Trump describes China visit as 'very successful'

The US president specified that the parties had reached consensus on a number of issues, signed numerous agreements and settled multiple matters, which would benefit both countries and the entire world

Tass | Fri, 15 May 2026 07:28:39

Trump concludes his China visit, now flying home - TV

The US president spent three days in China

Tass | Fri, 15 May 2026 07:25:26

CIA chief makes historic trip to Cuba as US blockade chokes island's energy supplies

The U.S. has been restricting oil shipments to Cuba since January, plunging the country into blackouts lasting days at a time.

CNBC | Fri, 15 May 2026 07:16:00

Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, May 2026

US President Donald Trump wrapped up his visit to China on Friday, the first by a US leader in nine years. The three-day trip, originally scheduled for March, had been postponed as due to the Iran war. Following Trump's departure, Russian leader Vladimir Putin will pay a one-day visit on ...

Junjie Wang / South China Morning Post | Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:14

US would need week and a half to stay in Iran to remove uranium - Trump

According to the US president, during the operation to remove enriched uranium, they would have to drill through granite

Tass | Fri, 15 May 2026 06:56:45

Trump wraps up state visit to China

US President Donald Trump is wrapping up his state visit to China, holding his final meeting with Xi Jinping.

Sydney Morning Herald | Fri, 15 May 2026 06:52:49

Trump Might Welcome Chinese Investment, but America Is Wary

A pledge for more Chinese investment could face backlash given longstanding national security concerns in the United States.

Alan Rappeport / NY Times | Fri, 15 May 2026 06:51:54

Nvidia's Future in China Remains Unclear After Trump-Xi Summit

The standoff comes as Chinese firms increasingly turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei, in a drive to reduce China's dependence on Western technologies.

Meaghan Tobin / NY Times | Fri, 15 May 2026 06:50:54

US signs 'fantastic trade deals' with China - American leader

Donald Trump did not elaborate on any details

Tass | Fri, 15 May 2026 06:49:40

Putin to visit Beijing on May 20, just days after Trump-Xi summit concludes, SCMP says

Seeking Alpha | Fri, 15 May 2026 06:46:32

Trump reiterates US desire to retrieve Iran's enriched uranium

The US president said the nuclear material "can be" entombed

Tass | Fri, 15 May 2026 06:45:35

Brent Heads for 6% Weekly Gain as Trump Loses Patience With Iran

Brent crude was set for a 6% weekly gain as President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran was running out, despite Iran saying 30 vessels had recently cleared the Strait of Hormuz. "I am not going to be much more patient," the U.S. president said in an interview with ...

Irina Slav / Oil Price | Fri, 15 May 2026 06:19:09

Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS

The US and Chinese leaders agreed during talks that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to ensure global supplies.

Al Jazeera | Fri, 15 May 2026 06:18:39

SEC settles Adani case as US authorities move to end actions against Asia's richest man

Indian tycoon had lobbied Trump administration and pledged billions of dollars of investment in America

FT | Fri, 15 May 2026 06:17:11

1MDB scandal: Anwar says Malaysia won't oppose Jho Low's Trump pardon bid

Malaysia will not oppose a bid by a fugitive businessman involved in the massive 1MDB corruption scandal to seek a pardon from US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Seremban district, south of Kuala Lumpur, Anwar described the plea ...

Agence France-Presse / South China Morning Post | Fri, 15 May 2026 06:10:05

Trump insists US-China relations are in a good place despite differences as he wraps up Beijing trip

As President Donald Trump wraps up his whirlwind visit to China on Friday, he's insistent that relations between the world's two biggest powers are good and getting better despite deep differences on Iran, Taiwan and more. Trump started his last day in Beijing by boasting on social media that Chinese ...

Malta Independent | Fri, 15 May 2026 06:08:00

Asian markets retreat after Xi warns Trump of potential U.S.-China 'clashes'

Seeking Alpha | Fri, 15 May 2026 06:02:41

Oil prices today: Crude rises over 1% as Trump warns Iran, Hormuz concerns persist

Global oil prices surged as President Trump expressed impatience with Iran, fueling fears of Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Brent and WTI crude saw significant weekly gains amid uncertainty over the Iran conflict and supply concerns. Despite claims of increased vessel crossings, the Strait remains a critical choke point, with maritime ...

TOI Business Desk / Times of India | Fri, 15 May 2026 06:02:40

'A lot of good has come of it': Trump is bullish on China visit

The president said he had secured trade deals and made progress on getting Chinese help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Alex Gangitano / Politico | Fri, 15 May 2026 06:01:22

Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.

The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world's largest aviation markets.

Keith Bradsher, Qasim Nauman and Niraj Chokshi / NY Times | Fri, 15 May 2026 05:56:32

Trump asks Xi if he brings other presidents to Zhongnanhai

The US president's question came as he was given a tour of the historic gardens of the Chinese leadership's high-security Beijing compound.

Sydney Morning Herald | Fri, 15 May 2026 05:49:37

Trade Rep. Greer eyes multi-billion dollar China farm deal as Trump-Xi summit concludes

Seeking Alpha | Fri, 15 May 2026 05:43:31

Trump and Xi hold high-stakes talks in Beijing

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting for a second day in Beijing.

Al Jazeera | Fri, 15 May 2026 05:35:34

'We'll be back': the latest takeaways from the Xi-Trump talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the visiting US leader Donald Trump at Zhongnanhai in the heart of Beijing on Friday, the final day of Trump's trip. Trees and roses The ancient trees and roses at Zhongnanhai drew Trump's eye and sparked some light-hearted banter between the two leaders. As they ...

Dewey Sim / South China Morning Post | Fri, 15 May 2026 05:28:58

Xi shows Trump historic imperial gardens

The two leaders strolled through the grounds of the Zhongnanhai leadership compound ahead of their final-day meeting in Beijing.

Sydney Morning Herald | Fri, 15 May 2026 05:28:32

Trump highlights 'strong relationship' with Chinese leader

According to the US president, both leaders have settled a lot of different problems

Tass | Fri, 15 May 2026 05:24:35

Trump wraps up two-day China trip; invites Xi for a September visit

CNBC | Fri, 15 May 2026 05:20:19

'He's Central Casting': Trump Goes On Bizarre Rant About Xi Jinping's Appearance

Anthony Orrico / Huffington Post | Fri, 15 May 2026 05:14:31

Trump hails 'fantastic' China trade deals, signalling Boeing, oil sales

US President Donald Trump said he has secured "fantastic trade deals" during his high-stakes state visit to Beijing, as he met with his counterpart, President Xi Jinping, for a second day in Beijing. "This has been an incredible visit. I think a lot of, a lot of good has come ...

Ji Siqi,Xinyi Wu / South China Morning Post | Fri, 15 May 2026 04:51:59

FirstFT: Trump and Xi kick off talks in crucial summit

Also in today's newsletter: Starmer faces leadership challenge and McKinsey pay revamp

FT | Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:05

Russia's Putin is heading to China next week, days after historic Xi-Trump summit

Russian leader Vladimir Putin will pay a one-day visit to Beijing, just days after President Xi Jinping wraps up his closely watched summit with his American counterpart Donald Trump. Sources told the South China Morning Post that the visit is expected to take place later next week, on May 20. ...

Dewey Sim / South China Morning Post | Fri, 15 May 2026 04:29:05

XRP, DOGE surge 5%, bitcoin above $81,000 as CLARITY Act clears Senate banking panel

Crypto majors bid higher Friday after the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee in a 15-9 bipartisan vote, with XRP and dogecoin leading the cohort even as broader risk assets sold off on Trump's comments that the US does not need to reopen the Strait of ...

Shaurya Malwa / CoinDesk | Fri, 15 May 2026 04:27:49

China hosts Trump at Temple of Heaven; Hong Kong sushi parasite video: SCMP's 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The message China wants to ...

SCMP / South China Morning Post | Fri, 15 May 2026 04:12:06

Mr. Xi Can Saber-Rattle, But Mr. Trump Has the Goods

According to reports, President Xi Jinping did a little saber-rattling over the Republic of China on Taiwan with President Trump. More or less, he seemed to be saying if America doesn't handle Taiwan properly, the two countries will clash - and put the relationship in great jeopardy. No one really ...

Larry Kudlow / Real Clear Politics | Fri, 15 May 2026 04:04:53

What Makes Trump's New Counterterrorism Strategy So Alarming

Most worrisome are the terrorist threats missing from the document.

Colin P. Clarke and Clara Broekaert / Foreign Policy | Fri, 15 May 2026 04:01:07

Merz' Pekinger Spagat - wer spricht für Deutschland in China?

Während US-Präsident Donald Trump zum „Gipfel aller Zeiten" mit Xi Jinping in Peking eintrifft, sucht die schwarz-rote Bundesregierung händisch nach einer gemeinsamen Linie. Kanzler Friedrich Merz liebäugelt mit neuen Abkommen, Außenminister Johann Wadephul (CDU) fährt einen harten Kurs gegenüber Taiwan und Katherina Reiche (CDU) setzt auf wirtschaftliche Mit Hans von ...

Rixa Fürsen / Politico | Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00

Trump and Xi kick off final talks in crucial summit

Chinese state media hail a new era of 'strategic stability' as leaders discuss trade and geopolitics

FT | Fri, 15 May 2026 03:39:18

Boeing shares slide as Trump's China summit deals disappoint

US president says Beijing will expand agriculture and oil purchases

FT | Fri, 15 May 2026 03:38:17

Miles of smiles belie a fraught and fragile Trump-Xi summit

Diplomacy involves the art of telling lies with a straight face or even a reassuring smile. On day one of Donald Trump's China visit, political correctness and diplomatic finesse were in ample display from the US leader, while Chinese sources reported that Xi Jinping issued a stern warning to handle ...

RN Prasher / Asia Times | Fri, 15 May 2026 03:21:17

From Confucius to Tsinghua: Trump invokes history to anchor China-US future

Against the backdrop of ceremonial grandeur at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday, US President Donald Trump leaned on centuries of shared history to set the stage for the future of China-US relations. In his state banquet address capping a long day of talks, tourism and toasts, Trump ...

Nayan Seth / South China Morning Post | Fri, 15 May 2026 03:16:04

After Trump's pledge to 'open up' China, low expectations for summit deal

Washington and Beijing expected to extend trade truce, but analysts see only modest breakthrough in strained ties.

Al Jazeera | Fri, 15 May 2026 03:05:47

What to expect from the Xi-Trump meeting?

Trump wants a lot more than he has to give by Hua Bin (May 11 2026) Riding on the back of his most recent "success" in the Iran War, Trump is scheduled to visit President Xi on May 13 to 15. It is interesting to preview who has what "cards" ...

Author / Bill Totten | Fri, 15 May 2026 03:00:57

Oil prices jump after Trump says China agreed to buy U.S. crude following Xi talks

Oil prices rose Friday on news that China has agreed to purchase oil from America

CNBC | Fri, 15 May 2026 02:52:28

Friday Watch

Around X: @Business US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said he anticipates that China would commit to billions in American agricultural purchases. What's next for US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping after their summit in Beijing? Bloomberg reporters answer your questions in a Live Q&A on May 14 ...

Unknown / Between the Hedges | Fri, 15 May 2026 02:42:06

Asia open: Oil surges past $106, USD rose as Fed signals steady rates

Oil prices climbed above $106 per barrel as the ongoing Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption continued to fuel inflation fears and reinforce the Federal Reserve's higher-for-longer interest rate stance. Meanwhile, the Trump-Xi Beijing summit ended with renewed geopolitical tensions over Taiwan, weighing on Asia-Pacific equities and supporting US ...

Kelvin Wong / OANDA | Fri, 15 May 2026 02:17:00

Geneva is paying the price of Trump's retreat from the UN

Following U.S. budget cuts, the city's international neighborhood faces decline.

Raphael Melka / Politico | Fri, 15 May 2026 02:00:00

Donald Trump 'to criminally charge Fidel Castro's brother' in direct mirror to Nicolas Maduro capture

Donald Trump is set to criminally charge Fidel Castro's brother in a direct mirror to Nicolas Maduro's capture. Raul Castro, the former Cuban President, will be hit with an indictment after approval from a grand jury, the US Department of Justice said. The potential indictment of the 94-year-old communist reportedly ...

Peter Stevens / GB News | Fri, 15 May 2026 01:57:09

China to buy U.S. oil to feed its 'insatiable appetite,' Trump tells Fox News

Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet Friday to close out a two-day summit that has featured pageantry and dealmaking.

CNBC | Fri, 15 May 2026 01:56:33

China will order 200 Boeing jets, Trump tells Fox News

President Donald Trump told Fox News that China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, according to a clip that aired Thursday.

CNBC | Fri, 15 May 2026 01:52:07

Trump-Ordered Citizenship Lists for Voting Are Not Reliable

New York Times: "Citizenship lists that the Trump administration has ordered be compiled and shared with state election officials this year are likely to be incomplete and unreliable for determining voter eligibility, the Justice Department told a federal judge on Thursday." "The admission, in Federal District Court in Washington, came ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 15 May 2026 01:39:12

Trump brought top CEOs to Beijing but few big deals emerge

There was plenty of choreographed ceremonies but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.

BBC | Fri, 15 May 2026 01:37:31

Is Trump behind Japan's push for radical military spending hike?

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is weighing a sharp rise in defence spending as pressure from US President Donald Trump and worsening security conditions in the Indo-Pacific force Tokyo to reconsider how much it must do to protect itself. The party is expected to debate raising outlays to as ...

Julian Ryall / South China Morning Post | Fri, 15 May 2026 01:30:09

What to Watch at Trump and Xi's U.S.-China Summit

Here's what to know about the biggest sources of tension in U.S.-China relations before the first summit in Beijing in nine years between the nations' leaders.

Alan Rappeport, Ana Swanson and Edward Wong / NY Times | Fri, 15 May 2026 01:26:16

Here's How Trump's Trade War on China Ended Up in a Stalemate

As President Trump prepares to meet with Xi Jinping, a trade war that once threatened to freeze commerce between the two countries has given way to an uneasy truce.

Alexandra Stevenson / NY Times | Fri, 15 May 2026 01:26:09

CNBC Daily Open: Trump-Xi summit delivers Wall Street boost

Investors are monitoring Day 2 of a high-stakes Xi-Trump summit in Beijing after the first day signaled an easing of trade tensions and some deals.

CNBC | Fri, 15 May 2026 01:12:30

Xi-Trump talks live: leaders set to meet again over tea and a working lunch

This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account below. Unrivalled Xi-Trump summit analysis: get real-time updates and exclusive boots-on-the-ground reporting from our Beijing and Washington bureaus. Subscribe now with great savings to stay ahead. On Friday, the final day of his ...

SCMP Reporters / South China Morning Post | Fri, 15 May 2026 00:49:04

South Korea's Kospi hit fresh record of 8,000 as Trump-Xi talks enter second day

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors tracked the second day of high-stakes talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

CNBC | Fri, 15 May 2026 00:37:51

China's hotel sector shines, poised to outperform through 2026 on strong travel demand

Several major US-listed global hotel chains reported strong performance in China in the first quarter, driven by robust business and leisure demand, with momentum expected to continue through the year. As US President Donald Trump makes a state visit to Beijing this week, international arrivals to China also jumped in ...

Zhu Wenqian / South China Morning Post | Fri, 15 May 2026 00:30:05

Cuba descends into violence and riots as country runs out of fuel - after rejecting $100million in US aid

Cuba has descended into violence and riots as the country runs out of fuel - after rejecting $100million in US aid. The island has been hit by widespread blackouts, with sections of the country facing no electricity for 20-22 hours per day - a state of chaos which has worsened ...

Peter Stevens / GB News | Fri, 15 May 2026 00:27:15

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