Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:49pm on 14 May 2026,Thursday International
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged US President Donald Trump to protect and strengthen US-China relations during a major summit in Beijing, warning against actions that could damage ties between the world’s two largest economies. Xi stressed cooperation over rivalry, while both leaders discussed sensitive issues including Taiwan, trade disputes, the Iran conflict, and global economic stability. Trump praised Xi as a “great leader” and expressed optimism about future relations. The summit featured grand diplomatic ceremonies, with both sides aiming to stabilise ties despite continuing geopolitical tensions and disagreements over technology, security, and regional influence. (PC: NDTV)
