What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip

Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.

Trump Chats With Japan’s Takaichi on Alliance After Xi Meeting - Bloomberg.com

Trump Chats With Japan’s Takaichi on Alliance After Xi Meeting  Bloomberg.com

Putin to visit China after Trump

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to the People's Republic of China on 19-20 May.

By Roman Petrenko

How Trump’s China visit may hint the ‘2 eyes of the world’ are learning to live together

It is hard not to be impressed by the sheer energy Donald Trump displayed during his whirlwind visit to Beijing. Within just 43 hours, the 79-year-old president held two meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, inspected troops, attended a state banquet and walked around the Temple of Heaven in sweltering heat – not to mention making his characteristic social media postings in the wee hours of the morning. Showing no signs of jet lag, Trump seemed to be in high spirits, glad-handing everyo...

By Chow Chung-yan

Taiwan says it is a ‘sovereign’ nation with US ‘security commitment’ after Trump’s warning

Taiwan on Saturday maintained it is a "sovereign and independent" nation and that US arms sales were part of Washington's security commitment to the island. The foreign ministry statement came a day after President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state visit to China.

By FRANCE 24

Five key takeaways from Donald Trump’s whirlwind trip to China

Trump's trip was unexpectedly dominated by discussions about Taiwan

By R. Will Weissert,Aamer Madhanii,Kanis Leung,Simina Mistreanu,Darlene Superville and Huizhong Wu

'Cornerstone of regional peace': Taiwan calls US arms sales vital for stability

Taiwan's deputy foreign minister Chen Ming-chi stressed the island's commitment to peace and stability. He stated that Taiwan's future is decided by its people. US arms sales are guaranteed by the Taiwan Relations Act. President Trump expressed uncertainty about a major weapons sale to Taiwan. He also cautioned against a formal declaration of independence. Taiwan already considers itself sovereign.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Trump returns from China; terms meeting with Xi as 'G-2'

Trump returns from China; terms meeting with Xi as 'G-2'

US-Israel attacks on Iran could resume as early as next week - report

US President Donald Trump said Iran can either make a deal or "get annihilated," adding that the Islamic Republic has refused to acknowledge multiple deals already agreed to.

Can the US and China avoid the Thucydides Trap?

Google searches for "Thucydides Trap" spiked on Thursday following a mention by China's leader Xi Jinping during his highly anticipated meeting with US President Donald Trump in Beijing.

Trump–Xi summit highlights limits of transactional diplomacy

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing ended without the major breakthrough many had expected from his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The summit instead highlighted the widening strategic gap between the two powers. Both sides projected warmth and stability during the two-day visit. But the meetings showed how difficult it has become to turn high-level engagements into meaningful cooperation on major issues such as Iran, Taiwan, and technology. Ahead of the talks, ...

By none@none.com (Anwar Iqbal)

Trump's geopolitical brinkmanship has hit a wall with Iran

The continuing impasse with Iran comes as Trump faces domestic pressure over high U.S. gasoline prices and his own low approval ratings.

NFL Responds To TV Broadcaster Gripes, Shared By Donald Trump, About Games Shifting To Streaming

Two top NFL executives addressed broadcasters’ complaints that too many games are shifting to streaming, calling the objections “odd” and defending their media rights setup as “the most fan-friendly model there is.” Chief Operating Officer Hans Schroeder and EVP Jeff Miller offered their takes during a media conference call Friday whose primary focus was the […]

By Dade Hayes

Taiwan says is an 'independent' nation, after Trump's warning

Trump has warned the island against making a declaration of independence.

Oil, inflation worries push shares downward

RECAP: Emerging Asian markets fell on Friday as surging oil prices and limited progress in US-Iran peace negotiations heightened concerns over inflation and economic uncertainty. As well, the Trump-Xi summit produced little news to excite investors.

Putin eases path to Russian citizenship for residents of Moldovan breakaway republic Transnistria

Vladimir Putin has signed a presidential decree opening a simplified path to Russian citizenship for residents of Transnistria, the breakaway republic within Moldova’s internationally recognized borders.

Beijing Showcased Future War Machines While Trump Was In Town

Beijing Showcased Future War Machines While Trump Was In Town The 11th China Military Intelligent Technology Expo opened Thursday at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, showcasing a lineup of drones, robotic war dogs, grenade launchers, wheeled unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, and other modern battlefield technologies. The key takeaway is that many of these once-futuristic war machines have moved well beyond the conceptual stage and are already being teste...

By Tyler Durden

Taiwan says it is an ‘independent’ nation after Trump’s warning

Taiwan’s foreign ministry declared the island is a sovereign and independent nation, not subordinate to China, after a warning from US President Trump. Read More: https://punchng.com/taiwan-says-it-is-an-independent-nation-after-trumps-warning/

By Punch Newspapers

We’re independent nation, Taiwan says after Trump’s warning

Trump wrapped up a state visit to Beijing on Friday where Chinese President Xi Jinping had pressed him not to support Taiwan, which China claims is part of its territory. The post We’re independent nation, Taiwan says after Trump’s warning appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah