Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stated that US policy towards Taiwan remains unchanged following the Trump-Xi meeting. He confirmed institutional communication channels between Taiwan and the US, emphasizing that arms sales will continue under the Taiwan Relations Act to bolster Taiwan's defense capabilities and deter Chinese aggression.
Following the Trump-Xi meeting, the US maintains strategic ambiguity on cross-strait issues, exerting "dual deterrence" to secure its interests in the Asia-Pacific. Both sides aim to maintain the status quo for peace and stability.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov criticized Western aggression and sanctions. NATO intercepted a missile, while the UN urged action against racial hatred. Russia plans an orbital station, recalls WWII, and will raise Ukraine's alleged dirty bomb intentions at the UN. Pakistan proposed a Putin-Trump-Xi meeting. Iran offered uranium enrichment limits, and Russia urged extending the New START treaty. EU anticipates energy crisis due to Iran conflict.
Despite a recent US-China trade truce, analysts remain cautious due to lingering tensions and unconfirmed details about potential deals, including agricultural sales and aircraft purchases.
NPR's Steve Inskeep discusses differences in U.S. and Chinese official statements following President Trump's meeting with China's President Xi Jinping with diplomat Richard Haass.
NPR's Steve Inskeep discusses Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Xi's Taiwan warnings with Yale Law School's Susan Thornton.
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US President Donald Trump's May 13-15 visit to China, accompanied by a large business delegation, aims to discuss Iran conflict, bilateral trade, Taiwan, and other issues with President Xi Jinping, but experts see it as a symbolic step toward stabilization rather than a turning point in relations.
With a fragile US-Iran ceasefire barely holding, the Strait of Hormuz still blockaded, and all eyes on the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting, investors are embracing a new market narrative: “Nacho”. The acronym – short for “Not a Chance Hormuz Opens” – reflects a growing bet on prolonged gridlock and high oil prices. This marks a sharp pivot from last year’s dominant trade tactic, “Taco” – “Trump Always Chickens Out”, which was born in the chaos of Trump’s tariff blitz and relied on the assumption that...
With a fragile US-Iran ceasefire barely holding, the Strait of Hormuz still blockaded, and all eyes on the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting, investors are embracing a new market narrative: “Nacho”. The acronym – short for “Not a chance Hormuz opens” – reflects a growing bet on prolonged gridlock and high oil prices. This marks a sharp pivot from last year’s dominant trade tactic, “Taco” – “Trump always chickens out”, which was born in the chaos of Trump’s tariff blitz and relied on the assumption that...
China is signaling that Taiwan will be a priority ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping next week
