Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Trump Arrives in China For High-Stakes Meeting With Xi

 Trump Arrives in China For High-Stakes Meeting With Xi: Live Updates - The New York Times

The Lecturer and Philosopher King: Xi Jinping Behind Closed Doors - The New York Times

Encounters with other world leaders reveal a side of China’s leader that the public rarely sees, and offer clues to how he will approach President Trump in Beijing.

How China Could Wield Its Control of Rare Earths Against Trump - The New York Times

A central question hanging over the summit this week is whether China will agree to extend a temporary postponement of even tougher rare-earth export controls.

Trump’s Shrinking Ambitions on China - The New York Times

The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here’s why he’s had to scale them back.

Here’s How Trump’s Trade War on China Ended Up in a Stalemate - The New York Times

As President Trump prepares to meet with Xi Jinping, a trade war that once threatened to freeze commerce between the two countries has given way to an uneasy truce.

Nvidia C.E.O. Jensen Huang Hitches Ride With Trump to China After Last-Minute Invite - The New York Times

Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One in Alaska, joining a delegation of more than a dozen business leaders accompanying President Trump on his trip to Beijing.