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Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping on trade and Taiwan.

Trump visited Beijing to negotiate with Xi Jinping on three critical issues: Iran tensions, bilateral trade relations, and ongoing U.S. military support to Taiwan, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the superpowers.

Trump's China policy is the opposite of expected, with a focus on the Middle East.

Iran's foreign minister threatened NATO naval action and accused the U.S. of blocking peace efforts hours before Trump's Beijing meeting, while hinting at stricter Strait of Hormuz controls affecting global oil shipping amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Investors continue chasing yield through low-volatility carry trades in Australian and Norwegian currencies despite mounting inflation pressures, geopolitical risks, and structural market fragility that could trigger rapid unwinding if volatility spikes.

China diversified crude oil sources, including US imports, to strengthen its energy security and geopolitical leverage ahead of President Trump's summit with President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

Shanghai stocks hit an 11-year high as investors bought technology stocks ahead of US and Chinese leaders meeting.

Shanghai stocks surged to an 11-year peak ahead of the US-China leaders' meeting.

China poses an escalating threat to undersea cables carrying 99 percent of global data and supporting ten trillion dollars in daily financial transactions, prompting U.S. officials to warn of potential economic devastation as Trump prepares Taiwan-focused negotiations with Xi.

China and the US began trade talks in South Korea ahead of President Trump's arrival in Beijing.

President Trump visited China for a three-day summit with Xi Jinping amid ongoing Iran conflict, discussing Taiwan arms sales, trade disputes, and regional tensions with Secretary of State Rubio and Defense Secretary Hegseth present.

China orders firms to ignore US Iran sanctions, defying US enforcement efforts.

Donald Trump arrives in Beijing, demanding China open to US business under Xi Jinping.

Oil prices stabilized near $100 per barrel Wednesday as investors awaited the Trump-Xi summit while monitoring Middle East tensions, with supply disruptions and declining inventories supporting prices amid sustained geopolitical uncertainty.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined Trump's China delegation at the president's invitation, highlighting the company's central role in U.S.-China AI chip competition amid ongoing export restrictions and geopolitical tensions.

Trump invited Nvidia's Jensen Huang to join a China summit at the last minute.

President Trump meets Xi Jinping in Beijing, where Washington seeks Chinese leverage over Iran to end the conflict, as China's dependence on Iranian oil and critical Strait of Hormuz transit gives Beijing significant geopolitical influence.

Jonathan Kearsley believes Trump and Xi Jinping's relationship could reshape the global economy and order.

President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Air Force One for his first presidential visit to China in nearly a decade, accompanied by senior business leaders including Elon Musk, to discuss trade disputes, Iran policy, and Taiwan arms sales with Xi Jinping.

Trump faces a tense China visit due to Iran war and trade tensions.

Gold futures remained range-bound between $4,737 and $4,654 this week as traders awaited Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, with elevated inflation data and stalled Iran negotiations creating market uncertainty while analysts predicted potential downside pressure.

President Trump arrived in Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping amid Iran war tensions, aiming to stabilize US-China relations while addressing trade, Taiwan, and Iran's regional influence alongside global economic uncertainty.

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed results Wednesday as investors navigated hotter-than-expected April inflation, Middle East tensions, and anticipated Trump-Xi trade discussions, with gains ranging from Korea's 2.6% surge to Taiwan's 1.3% decline.

Hong Kong's stock market ended mixed Wednesday, with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.15 percent to 26,388 points, as regional markets struggled amid Middle East peace stalemate and AI technology setbacks.

Sterling falls as US inflation boosts the dollar and UK political uncertainty persists.

Trump and Xi's summit signals a fundamental repricing of global supply chain risk, recognizing that Taiwan semiconductor concentration, Hormuz energy chokepoints, and trade policy now operate as interconnected strategic variables reshaping multinational supply chain planning.

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet in Beijing May 14-15, 2026, for a risk management summit addressing trade, technology, Taiwan, and Iran tensions, with analysts expecting modest outcomes over major breakthroughs amid global economic and security pressures.

During his May visit to Beijing, Tajik President Rahmon met with Xi Jinping to deepen China's strategic position in Central Asia through expanded trade, infrastructure investment, resource access, and security cooperation addressing Tajikistan's geographic isolation and Afghan border challenges.

Middle powers navigating U.S.-China tensions are building resilient networks through diversified partnerships, reducing dependency on either superpower and reshaping the fragile global system with strategies offering cautious optimism.

Gold hovers near $4,700 amid India's tariff hike and a hawkish US Fed.

WTI crude fell below $102 and Brent slipped under $107 on Wednesday, ending a three-day rally despite unresolved Middle East supply risks, as profit-taking followed recent gains while structural tensions at the Strait of Hormuz and accelerating U.S. inflation remained unresolved.

President Trump arrived in Beijing with major tech executives including Musk and Cook to negotiate trade concessions, technology disputes, and Iran support with President Xi, marking the first sitting US presidential visit to China in nearly a decade.

China's AI progress relies heavily on stolen US advancements and smuggling, prompting US concerns about national security risks.

President Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping amid global tensions over war, trade, and artificial intelligence, seeking deals on American food and aircraft while establishing a trade board to prevent escalating tariffs.

President Trump scaled back his promised harsh 60% tariffs on China after Beijing restricted rare earth mineral exports, instead now pursuing limited agricultural and airplane deals while maintaining cautious relations ahead of his Beijing summit.

Trump's talks with Xi may impact US-Taiwan trust and relations.

Trump arrived in Beijing for a two-day summit facing a weakened negotiating position as China controls rare earth minerals crucial for technology and weaponry, shifting the power balance significantly in Xi's favor.

US and Iran edge toward a prolonged stalemate, threatening the global economy with rising oil prices and inflation.

China dominates global mining and refining of strategic minerals, controlling over 70 percent of capacity.

The FTSE 100 opens 73 points higher at 10,338, driven by gains in mining stocks.

Wall Street is mixed as oil prices steady and tech sector bounces back ahead of Trump's meeting with Xi.

The dollar surged to a one-week high amid Middle East tensions and higher-than-expected U.S. inflation of 3.8%, while the yen weakened despite Japanese intervention efforts, reflecting broader geopolitical and economic uncertainties affecting forex markets.

Top Democrats urge Trump to approve a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan before meeting with China's President Xi Jinping.

President Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping addressing trade tensions, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and Iran conflict, marking the first US presidential visit to China in nearly a decade.

Taiwan test-fired US-made Javelin missiles near China's coast during a defensive drill while President Trump prepares to discuss American arms sales to Taipei with Chinese President Xi Jinping, amid ongoing cross-strait tensions.

Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing to set the tone for US-China relations this year.

Oil prices fell Wednesday as Brent crude dropped 0.8% to $106.91 and U.S. crude slipped 1% to $101.14, amid Middle East ceasefire uncertainty and Trump's Beijing summit, with Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure disrupting one-fifth of global oil supply since late February.

Trump's Beijing visit aims to stabilize deteriorating China-US relations amid Asia-Pacific crises including energy insecurity, Middle East conflict spillover, and intensifying great-power competition, with major American executives accompanying him to emphasize economic interdependence.

Trump and Xi meet amid geopolitical tensions to negotiate major technology disputes, including AI chip exports, supply chain security, electric vehicle tariffs, and rare earth trade restrictions affecting both superpowers' economic competitiveness.

China criticized the proposed U.S. MATCH Act restricting semiconductor equipment exports, escalating geopolitical tensions ahead of Washington-Beijing talks on AI and technology supply chains amid growing global competition.