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
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
Iran war live: Trump's visit to China shadowed by conflict with Tehran
Iran's foreign minister said Iranians will 'not bow down', adding there is no military solution to disputes with Tehran.
Al Jazeera | Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00
Trump delivers speech at state banquet in China
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosts state banquet at Beijing's Great Hall of the People for US President Donald Trump.
Sydney Morning Herald | Thu, 14 May 2026 23:41:56
Trump's allies pin hopes on Xi to defuse Strait of Hormuz crisis
Summit comes as oil supply shock has triggered a worsening energy crisis and threatens Republicans' midterm prospects
FT | Thu, 14 May 2026 23:08:16
I, for one, welcome our new Chinese overlords
Oil is not worse today as Trump begs and Xi pretends to care. The outlook is not so rosy. Goldman has the bad news for our American friends. The US gasoline market has become very tight, with inventories drawing at an rapid average pace of 0.7mb/d since April 1st to ...
Houses and Holes / MacroBusiness | Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:41
Trump China visit LIVE: President agrees with Xi that US was a 'declining nation', blames Biden, ahead of discussions on Iran, trade and Taiwan
Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart are set to meet again in Beijing on Friday to wrap up the US president's two-day state visit.
Lisa Visentin, Tom Housden / Sydney Morning Herald | Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:26
Talking (and Not Talking) Taiwan
A tale of two readouts.
John Haltiwanger and Rishi Iyengar / Foreign Policy | Thu, 14 May 2026 22:41:45
Jaw says KMT rushed arms budget to preempt Trump-Xi deal
Taipei Times | Thu, 14 May 2026 22:08:19
America's Superpower Suicide
Donald Trump's disastrous war in Iran underscores that the guiding principle of his foreign policy is superpower suicide. But this is a symptom of a deeper condition: the democratic distortions and drastic inequalities that have enabled world-historic levels of strategic buffoonery.
Timothy Snyder / Project Syndicate | Thu, 14 May 2026 22:04:58
The US-China trade war is entering a worrying new phase: a legal arms race
US President Donald Trump's landmark visit to China comes as the US-Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh strain to Washington-Beijing ties. In the latest instalment of a series examining how rivalry, interdependence and geopolitical crises are reshaping the relationship between the two powers, we ...
Kandy Wong,Ji Siqi / South China Morning Post | Thu, 14 May 2026 22:00:18
China and US should be 'partners, not rivals', Xi Jinping tells Donald Trump
China and the US should be "partners, not rivals", Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told Donald Trump during his visit to Beijing. The tumultuous relationship between the two nations was lauded by both leaders today, as Mr Trump's trip to China was the first by a US President in almost ...
Alice Tomlinson / GB News | Thu, 14 May 2026 21:55:11
Oil Prices Waver as Trump Meets China's Xi to Discuss Strait of Hormuz
The president is expected to urge the Chinese leader to help ease tensions in the Middle East by helping to persuade Iran to end the war.
The New York Times / NY Times | Thu, 14 May 2026 21:36:35
[Josh Blackman] The Domestic Emoluments Clause Returns To The Trump Presidential Library in Miami
The Trump Library will stand tall, but the plaintiffs have no standing.
Josh Blackman / Volokh Conspiracy | Thu, 14 May 2026 21:33:25