China’s Xi, North Korea’s Kim pledge to boost ties at rare Pyongyang summit
Xi Jinping commits to deeper cooperation with Kim Jong Un on rare state visit to North Korea.
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‘Multipolar world’: What Xi and Putin announced after Beijing summit
The Russian and Chinese leaders agreed on bilateral cooperation during Putin’s visit to China.
From: NewsFeed
Putin hails ‘unshakable foundations’ in meeting with China’s Xi
China’s Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing.
Published On 20 May 2026
Taiwan’s president says future will not be decided by ‘external forces’
President Lai says Taiwan’s future is up to its people as the island faces Chinese and US headwinds.
Xi and Putin signal united front against US in Beijing talks
The two allies called for a ceasefire in the US and Israeli war on Iran.
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Putin meets Xi: Why Russia and China need each other
Vladimir Putin’s arrival was announced just a day after United States President Donald Trump left Beijing.
From: NewsFeed
Putin arrives in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Published On 19 May 2026
‘China holds the cards’: Why Putin’s visit to Beijing after Trump matters
Scant progress in US-China talks bolsters Putin, while for China, hosting back-to-back visits is a diplomatic flex.
In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’
Taiwan says it will maintain ‘status quo’ and deepen ties with the US after Trump meets with China’s Xi Jinping.
From: NewsFeed
What did Trump and Xi discuss during the China summit?
US President Donald Trump concluded a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Published On 15 May 2026
From: Inside Story
Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?
Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.
Published On 15 May 2026
