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Monday, April 27, 2026
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Topic: US-China

Taiwan fears it’ll be ‘on the menu’ at Trump-Xi meeting, working hard to prevent it

Trump is set to travel to Beijing on 14-15 May. At the summit, Xi is likely to press the US President to agree to change the island’s status by opposing its independence

We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on social media

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

US charges retired F-35 fighter pilot ‘Runner’ for ‘training’ Chinese military, ‘betraying’ country

Gerald Eddie Brown was arrested in Indiana. The Five Eyes intelligence alliance had issued a rare warning that China was targeting veterans to bolster its capabilities.

China’s $112 billion cargo gap shows record suspected US tariff evasion

Fueled by aggressive Chinese logistics tactics & the highest duties in a century, the suspected evasion is blunting Trump’s trade agenda while penalizing compliant companies.

A secret nuclear test by China? It’s a Hollywood-style conspiracy, Chinese say

The core question, Chinese analysts argue, is not whether a test had occurred, but why the US is reviving a six-year-old allegation now.

US officially calls China ‘second most powerful country’, new strategy softens stand against Beijing, Moscow

New defence strategy marks clear break from Biden-era Pentagon policy, softening tone on China & Russia, while pushing allies to shoulder more responsibility with less US backing.

2025 was a year of many diplomatic gains for Beijing, say Chinese analysts

Looking ahead, Chinese analysts largely anticipate continuity rather than disruption, at least for China.

China isn’t impressed with Trump H200 chip offer. Commentators call it a ‘poison pill’

The Chinese view is that the US is willing to sell 'sub-par' products, while keeping next-generation technology firmly under American control.

How China reads US National Security Strategy—a return of America First in new language

Across the varied reading of the NSS in Chinese media, one thread recurs: The more Trump leans toward isolationism, the more volatile the global order is likely to become.

China ran disinfo campaign against Rafale jets post-Op Sindoor—US govt report

The annual report submitted to the US Congress by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission claims “Pakistan’s military success over India”, showcasing Chinese weaponry”.

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Skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are 10 timeless hacks

If there’s one thing I tell every single patient, it’s this: sunscreen is non-negotiable.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.