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Xi Jinping warned Trump that the US and China could “come into conflict” if the Taiwan issue is mishandled, according to Chinese state media. Xi described Taiwan as the most important issue in US-China relations and said poor handling could push ties between the two countries into “a very dangerous place.”

Talks between the Chinese and American presidents have ended at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Reuters, quoting the Chinese president: A stable relationship between Beijing and Washington benefits the entire world.

Trump to Xi: It's an honor to be with you. It's an honor to be your friend, and the relationship between China and the USA is going to be better than ever before

Air Force One lands at Beijing Capital International Airport

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng & U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had "in-depth, candid & constructive" talks on trade & economic issues as well as on "expanding practical cooperation" in South Korea

U.S. President Donald J. Trump boards Air Force One as he leaves for his trip to Beijing, China to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 10 km ENE of Xunchang, China

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers this morning that he will be with President Trump on his China trip, which kicks off later today. When asked about weapons sales to Taiwan, he said, “The President’s on the cusp of a trip and I’ll be with him, and he will make all decisions related to that.”

China says it won't allow Taiwan to attend WHO's annual assembly - Reuters

Chinese Foreign Ministry: No reports of injuries, even among the crew of the Chinese tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will leave Tehran for Beijing today to hold talks, according to his ministry

Trump: "We have auto plants being built all over the country and we're leading China in AI. I'm going to see President Xi in two weeks, I look forward to that, but I'll say 'I'm leading.' We have very friendly competition."

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 62 km SSE of Kangding, China

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 99 km ESE of Kuqa, China

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 111 km SW of Turpan, China

China's UN envoy: The Strait of Hormuz will be high on the agenda when Trump visits China this month

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - western Xizang

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 104 km ESE of Kuqa, China

China warned the European Union it will retaliate if the EU passes its “Made in Europe” rules. The EU plan would favor European-made products in key industries like EVs and green tech. China says it’s protectionist and violates trade rules

US Treasury Department: Independent oil refineries in China continue to play a vital role in supporting Iran's oil economy.

US Treasury Department: Sanctions target an independent Chinese refinery and 40 shipping companies and vessels.

Trump in a detailed note, posted on Truth Social on the issue of citizenship compares "China & India" as hellhole

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te was set to fly tomorrow but postpones Eswatini trip after last-minute overflight permit revocations by Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar. Taipei blames Beijing for “economic coercion”; envoy to attend instead

China says it is "seriously" concerned about Japan relaxing arms exports restrictions

Chinese Foreign Ministry: We welcome all efforts aimed at reaching a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran

The U.S. Department of the Treasury sent a letter to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hong Kong, China, and Oman advising them of banks within their jurisdiction that have allowed, potentiated, and benefited from Iranian illicit activity and asked them to take swift action against them and cease these activities. The letter, shared by Al-Monitor’s diplomatic correspondent Elizabeth Hagedorn, is the latest in a slew of Treasury actions relating to Iran

Xi Jinping to Pedro Sánchez: China and Spain are both principled and reasonable countries. We are willing to stand on the right side of history. We should oppose the law of the jungle and together maintain true multilateralism and protect world peace and development

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday ​said the current ceasefire ‌between the U.S. and Iran is "very fragile" and urged ​the global community to "unequivocally ​oppose any actions that undermine ⁠the ceasefire or escalate ​the confrontation."

Two tankers turn away from Strait of Hormuz after US blockade begins At least two tankers reversed course near the Strait of Hormuz shortly after the start of the US blockade, highlighting the immediate impact on vessel movements. According to MarineTraffic data, the 188-metre tanker Rich Starry turned back within minutes of approaching the chokepoint. The vessel had departed Sharjah Anchorage on 13 April and was sailing laden, with a reported draught of 11.3 metres, while signalling China as its destination. A second vessel, the 175-metre tanker Ostria, also reversed course after approaching the Strait