Trump flies to China for talks with Xi

Trump flies to China for talks with Xi

Author: BBC World Service May 13, 2026 Duration: 8:57

Tariffs, tech competition, the Iran war and Taiwan top the agenda for the two superpowers. Trump, last visited in 2017. He returns to a stronger, more assertive China. Tens of thousands take to the streets of Buenos Aires to protest the economic policies of Argentina's President Javier Milei. And India hikes the tariff on imports of gold and silver from 6% to 15%.


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