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Trump Xi Jinping China summit May 2026
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On China, Trump wants to be Mr. Nice Guy now

The American president has shifted radically from his first administration but is it conditional, and can a 'G2' style relationship actually work?

China's position on the Hormuz Strait: What 'open' really means
Asia-Pacific

China's position on the Hormuz Strait: What 'open' really means

Beijing is not going to put itself in a position where it loses access to Iranian oil, nor will it support a UN call for force

Trump leaves China with little of substance after summit
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Trump leaves China with little of substance after summit

The president’s meeting with Xi Jinping resulted in more fanfare than concrete policy change

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Asia-Pacific

War has significantly altered major Trump meeting with Xi

Rather than a clash, these titans are likely tempered by the Middle East war. The question, who now has the better advantage?

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Asia-Pacific

US-China symposium: Spheres of influence for me, not for thee?

The administration is asserting its security imperative in the Western Hemisphere but what happens when American interests collide with China's 'near abroad'? We asked 14 experts.

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Latin America

Panama court could trip Trump's wire over China linked ports

A decision at the center of geopolitical tensions and the president's pledge to 'take back' canal shipping facilities from Beijing is expected any day