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Hong Kong police arrested two booksellers for selling seditious publications and receiving foreign funds.

A British man jailed in India for over eight years asks the Foreign Secretary for help.

President Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing last week, but the summit yielded minimal concrete gains for American interests despite ceremonial pageantry, including limited Boeing sales and agricultural purchases that fell short of expectations.

Trump secured Chinese commitments to purchase billions in American soybeans and over 200 Boeing planes during a Beijing summit, while establishing a "constructive strategic stability" framework to manage US-China relations and tensions over Taiwan and the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump discussed imprisoned Christians with Xi, who is considering releasing Pastor Ezra Jin but hesitant on Jimmy Lai.

Trump raised Jimmy Lai's case with Xi Jinping during their meeting in Beijing.

President Trump, concluding his China visit, warned Taiwan against declaring independence after Xi Jinping pressured him, while claiming vague trade deals including Boeing's 200-aircraft commitment and securing little progress on Iran tensions.

Trump used Taiwan arms sales as a bargaining chip with China while demanding Taiwanese chipmakers relocate to the United States to reshape semiconductor supply chains, escalating cross-strait tensions amid strategic competition.

Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence during his China visit with Xi Jinping, who urged limiting US support for the island, while claiming trade deals but achieving no breakthrough on Iran negotiations.

Trump raises Jimmy Lai's case with Xi Jinping, but seems less optimistic about his release.

Trump asked Xi for Jimmy Lai's release: 'The response was not positive'

Trump Says Will Discuss US Arms Sales To Taiwan With Xi During China Trip

Trump to discuss Taiwan arms sales, jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai with Xi

Trump concluded a Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, securing over $100 billion in Boeing and soybean deals while discussing sensitive issues including Taiwan, denuclearization, and fentanyl trafficking amid ongoing US-China strategic tensions.

Global markets experience volatility amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.

Trump and Xi secured Chinese commitments on US agricultural and energy exports, Boeing aircraft purchases, and joint opposition to Iranian nuclear weapons, establishing foundation for stabilizing bilateral relations after years of trade tensions.

Trump offers China "any arrangement" to free jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai.

Asia's week features Summer Davos in China discussing AI productivity, BRICS security advisers meeting in India with Chinese participation, and Bangkok's gubernatorial election where the incumbent leads with 60% polling support.

A Hong Kong journalist began serving a five-day prison sentence after losing an appeal for obstructing a police officer.

Trump warns Taiwan not to expect blank check from US military after intense Xi summit

President Trump visited China for three days, meeting with Xi Jinping to discuss Taiwan, Iran, trade, and artificial intelligence, seeking stability between superpowers despite experts noting no major breakthroughs occurred.

Hong Kong's Stand News closes after a police raid and arrests of editors and board members.

Trump is not optimistic about Jimmy Lai's release after discussing it with Xi Jinping.

Trump says Xi is considering releasing imprisoned Pastor Ezra Jin after calls for his release.

Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence after meeting with China's Xi Jinping.

Trump plans to raise Jimmy Lai's case with Chinese leadership during his visit.

Trump says China may release a detained pastor but jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai's case is difficult.

Trump is not optimistic about jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai's release from prison.

Trump to Raise Taiwan Arms Sales and Hong Kong Rights Issues in Xi Talks

Trump warns Taiwan not to expect blank check from US military after intense Xi summit

Donald Trump had a tumultuous 24 hours after his China trip, reportedly plotting to use a $1.7 billion tax fund.

FxWirePro's currency market analysis shows mixed momentum across major pairs, with the yen weakening against multiple currencies, USD/JPY gaining ground despite caps, and broader geopolitical tensions including US-China trade talks influencing forex volatility and risk sentiment.

President Trump concluded a Beijing visit with Xi Jinping, securing a Boeing aircraft deal worth up to 750 planes and General Electric engine orders, while addressing tensions over Taiwan, Iran, and imprisoned activists amid ongoing U.S.-China trade disputes.

President Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to strengthen trade relations and address Taiwan tensions, securing a tentative agreement for China to purchase 200 Boeing jets amid broader geopolitical negotiations.

China turns Trump’s ill-prepared summit towards Taiwan

President Trump concluded his Beijing visit meeting privately with Xi Jinping, discussing Iran negotiations, trade agreements, Taiwan arms concerns, and market access, reflecting cautious optimism despite underlying geopolitical tensions between the nations.

Jimmy Lai's daughter praises President Trump for mentioning her imprisoned father to Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Trump visited China seeking trade deals and improved approval ratings; Xi warned on Taiwan while both nations discussed Boeing aircraft purchases, rare earth supplies, and Iran negotiations to maintain their fragile trade truce.

Trump spoke with Xi about jailed Hong Kong democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai, but feels pessimistic about his release.

Trump's China summit fails to secure Jimmy Lai's release from prison.

President Trump visited China for three days, meeting with Xi Jinping to discuss Taiwan, Iran, trade, and artificial intelligence amid efforts to stabilize US-China relations, though analysts noted the summit produced symbolic rather than substantive breakthroughs.

Trump reveals Xi Jinping's unpositive response to releasing imprisoned Chinese critic Jimmy Lai.

President Trump visits Beijing this week for his second state summit with Xi Jinping to discuss trade, AI, and Taiwan, with significantly lowered expectations after failed preliminary negotiations and postponements, amid ongoing U.S.-China tensions over tariffs and territorial disputes.

Trump says freeing jailed Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai would be tough.

Trump is pessimistic about securing Jimmy Lai's release from a Chinese prison after discussing the case with Xi Jinping.

Trump puts Taiwan arms sales, Hong Kong jailed activist Lai on agenda ahead of meeting with Xi

President Trump concluded two days of talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing, claiming significant trade and security agreements including Chinese purchases of U.S. oil, soybeans, and potentially 200 Boeing aircraft, though Chinese equity markets fell over one percent, reflecting investor skepticism about deal specifics.

Trump discussed Taiwan with Xi during his China visit and revealed China agreed to purchase up to 750 Boeing aircraft, while Xi's state visit to the US is scheduled for September 24, intensifying US-China diplomatic engagement.

Rubio urges China to release Jimmy Lai and other political prisoners, citing human rights concerns.

Trump and Xi meet in Beijing, omitting human rights from their agenda.