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Trump-Xi summit: What wasn't said might matter the most

The most revealing thing about the summit in Washington may be what the two leaders did not say - and what we still don't know.

September 28, 2026

Pomp and toasts: Day 2 of Trump and Xi in DC

Xi’s first visit to Washington in a decade was a display of pomp and pageantry, with Trump offering his guest a two-month truce on the brewing tariff war.

September 25, 2026

Xi got Trump's red carpet welcome - but not everything he wanted

China wanted progress on trade, technology and Taiwan - but hasn't got as much as it would have hoped for.

September 25, 2026

Here's why Trump's been so keen on Xi's visit

President Donald Trump has been talking about Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit for months, the BBC's Sarah Smith looks at why.

September 24, 2026

AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet

The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.

September 23, 2026

Trump should press Xi to stop support for Iran, Democratic senator says - Reuters

Trump should press Xi to stop support for Iran, Democratic senator says Reuters

September 23, 2026

A new skyline of data centres is rising from the rolling plains of rural China

Potato farmers rub shoulders with rows of gleaming new data centres as Trump and Xi meet to discuss AI safety.

September 22, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: China's Xi expected to press Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under 1982 agreement, sources say - Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: China's Xi expected to press Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under 1982 agreement, sources say Reuters

September 22, 2026

What will Trump and Xi discuss in Washington next week? - Reuters

What will Trump and Xi discuss in Washington next week? Reuters

September 17, 2026

Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut

The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.

August 24, 2026

What is AI model distillation and why is it becoming a US-China flashpoint? - Reuters

What is AI model distillation and why is it becoming a US-China flashpoint? Reuters

August 1, 2026

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

July 29, 2026

US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military - Reuters

US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military Reuters

June 8, 2026

US journalist pleads guilty to working as China's agent

Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.

June 5, 2026

US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says - Reuters

US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says Reuters

May 23, 2026

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump - Reuters

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump Reuters

May 21, 2026

Taiwan open to direct talks between Trump and Lai amid concerns after Beijing summit - Reuters

Taiwan open to direct talks between Trump and Lai amid concerns after Beijing summit Reuters

May 18, 2026

Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president

Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.