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Xi, Trump, Putin Meet; China-Russia Pact, Taiwan Warning

5/21/2026

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President Xi Jinping met U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, ending the summit.
China and Russia signed over 40 agreements and a joint declaration naming both nations key powers in a multipolar world.
China announced $17 billion in U.S. farm purchases and 200 Boeing jets.
Xi warned President Trump that mishandling Taiwan could trigger confrontation, noting Russia’s declaration also opposes Taiwanese independence.

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President Xi Jinping met U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, ending the summit.
China and Russia signed over 40 agreements and a joint declaration naming both nations key powers in a multipolar world.
China announced $17 billion in U.S. farm purchases and 200 Boeing jets.
Xi warned President Trump that mishandling Taiwan could trigger confrontation, noting Russia’s declaration also opposes Taiwanese independence.