Politics·2026-05-14T05:46:38+00:00
Scepticism and tight security as Trump is welcomed by Xi to Beijing
Before they take office, US presidents may say very extreme things, but once they are in office, they have no choice but to face the reality of China’s existence.” He said the US was struggling to accept the fact of China’s rise. Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to a China that has grown in confidence in the nine years since his last state visit in 2017. Henry Kissinger visited it on a secret visit to China in 1971, a trip that paved the way for the US and China to establish formal diplomatic relations.
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World·2026-05-14T08:05:51+00:00
Gunshots fired in Philippine Senate where lawmaker wanted by ICC is holed up
Gunshots were fired in the Philippine Senate where Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), had sought refuge. The building was locked down with military personnel present, and while officials confirmed there were no casualties, they have not disclosed who fired the shots. Dela Rosa, accused of involvement in extrajudicial killings during the previous administration, is currently safe with security personnel.
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World·2026-05-14T12:44:43+00:00
Trump China visit live: ‘US and China should be partners, not rivals’, Xi says after earlier warning on Taiwan
During a high-stakes summit in Beijing, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed key issues including economic cooperation and trade. Xi emphasized that the U.S. and China should be partners rather than rivals, while also issuing a warning regarding Taiwan. The meeting comes amid heightened security in the city and concerns over the ongoing conflict in Iran.
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