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Financial TimesThursday, 14 May 2026
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Trump demands Xi ‘open’ China to US business on trade-focused visit
Iran and Taiwan tensions • Executives join mission • Boeing order likely • Trip follows tariff spat
The paper frames the diplomatic summit primarily as a transactional business mission, highlighting corporate delegations and specific trade deals alongside the broader geopolitical friction.
The US President is conducting a high-stakes diplomatic visit to Beijing, bringing corporate leaders to push for market access following a period of bilateral tensions over trade tariffs and regional security issues.
“demands Xi 'open' China”
“Pragmatic geopolitical realism”
BYD bets on ‘flash-charging’ to remove market roadblock for electric vehicles
Focuses on a major Chinese automaker's technological strategy to overcome consumer hesitation regarding EVs.
Iran war blows a hole in Gulf’s dealmaking record
Examines the regional financial fallout and market slowdown caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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