Politics

Trump-Xi Beijing talks end without Iran nuclear or Taiwan breakthroughs

May 13–15 summit, first presidential China visit in nine years, yields symbolic outcomes only. Xi warns of 'conflict' if Taipei miscalculates; core agendas gridlock. Poland 4,000-troop U.S. deployment cancellation signals NATO fray.

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