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Europe
Europe Must Move Beyond ‘De-Risking’ to Build Credible Economic Deterrence
In the wake of the latest US-China summit, geoeconomic experts warn that the EU must weaponize its trade instruments and learn to absorb short-term financial pain to avoid total irrelevance.
May 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
China, US Cooperating to Force Diplomatic Resolution to Ukraine and Middle East Wars
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi confirmed that Beijing and Washington are deploying “significant efforts” to jumpstart peace negotiations for the stalemated conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
May 16, 2026
Putin
Putin to Visit China for Strategic Talks Following Trump’s Beijing Summit
Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 to meet with Xi Jinping, aiming to reinforce Moscow’s critical economic and strategic partnership following US President Donald Trump’s visit.
May 16, 2026
US
Taiwan Says is an ‘Independent’ Nation After Trump’s Warning
Taiwan responds to Trump’s signals that he’s apparently abandoning it.
May 16, 2026
China
Trump and Xi: What’s Behind the Friendly Words?
Although little is known about what was discussed, both parties later emphasised their constructive cooperation.
May 16, 2026
China
Trump Signals Major Shift on Taiwan After China Summit
After meeting Xi Jinping in Beijing, Donald Trump questions whether the US should fight to defend Taiwan and warned Taipei against assuming US backing for a formal independence push.
May 16, 2026
China
Trump Warns Against Taiwan Independence After China Visit
Trump said he does not support Taiwan independence after talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing, signaling a softer US stance on the island.
May 15, 2026
Ukraine
Trump Says Ukraine Was On Agenda In Xi Talks After Major Russian Assaults
Trump said he discussed Ukraine with President Xi at the Beijing summit, dismissed major Kremlin assault that killed at least 24 in Kyiv alone, saying, “so, it’s going to happen, but it’s a shame.”
May 15, 2026
OPINION: Lukashenko Ran From Putin to Xi Looking for Cover
Lukashenko’s Beijing trip exposed a ruler seeking Chinese cover as Kyiv raises the cost of Belarus’ role in Russia’s war.
June 30, 2026
