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Trump and Xi Discuss Trade and Tensions

Updated 2026-05-14 11:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

During a bilateral meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Trump about tensions over Taiwan. Meanwhile, U.S. farmers hope for relief from trade talks with China.

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The Hill
President Trump signaled in his opening remarks at a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he's ready to do business with China. The host of business leaders accompanying Trump is just one sign of that. His first full day in Beijing is a busy one with a state banquet f
2026-05-14 11:00 UTC
The Hill
In today's issue: ▪ Trump’s economic goals in China ▪ Republican flips on war powers vote ▪ Warsh confirmed as Fed chair ▪ New trial for Alex Murdaugh When President Trump comes face to face with Chinese President Xi Jinping to talk trade deals this week, few groups have more on the line than Americ
2026-05-14 11:00 UTC
The Hill
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned President Trump about tensions between Washington and Beijing over Taiwan during their bilateral meeting on Thursday, according to China's Foreign Ministry.  “Safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is the biggest common denominator between China
2026-05-14 11:00 UTC
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