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13.05.2026

The Day Trump Arrived in a Changed China

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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 13.05.2026.

It displays 64 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.05.2026The Day Trump Arrived in a Changed China

The day opened with state media uniformly leading on Xi Jinping's three meetings with foreign leaders, framing them as a demonstration of China's diplomatic initiative ahead of the Trump summit. By mid-morning, the narrative shifted to Xi's stories of China-US friendship, with outlets like People's Daily and CCTV emphasizing a 'better future' for relations. External outlets focused on Trump's arrival in a 'totally changed China' (SCMP), AI-driven job losses in Hong Kong (HKFP), and US executives' stakes (Caixin). At noon, Trump's plane landed in Beijing, with state media (Guangming Daily, Global Times) covering the arrival and Han Zheng greeting. The afternoon saw continued summit framing: CCTV and China Daily highlighted 'the weight of China-US summit diplomacy,' while SCMP reported on Pete Hegseth's presence and the briefest trade talks yet. The dominant narrative was the Xi-Trump summit, with state outlets emphasizing historical responsibility and external outlets tracking the changed landscape.

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08:34Trump's Return to a Changed China

State media lead with Xi Jinping's treaty diplomacy with Tajikistan and Brunei, while external outlets focus on Trump's upcoming visit and its implications for human rights, AI, and Taiwan. The split between summit diplomacy and friction points persists.
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中美关系回不到过去,但能够有一个更好的未来——写在中美元首会晤之际 走出一条中美大国正确相处之道 美国各界期待元首外交引领中美关系平稳前行
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元首外交即将开启中美关系新篇章 以大历史观把握中美关系发展方向 为中美关系发展打下更稳固基础 中美两个“大块头”如何相处? 世界期待中美携手多办大事实事好事
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12:51Two Giants Chart a Path

The newspapers report on the pivot toward the Xi-Trump summit, with state media adopting the 'two giants' metaphor to emphasize stability and historical responsibility (People's Daily Chinese, China Daily, Huanqiu, Beijing Daily). Editorial priority has shifted to the logistics of this encounter, including economic consultations in Incheon (Global Times) and the inclusion of tech leaders like Jensen Huang (SCMP), while external sources track naming disputes regarding Taiwan (HKFP, BBC Chinese).
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元首外交始终是中美关系的“定盘星” 此次两国元首在北京聚首,是中美最高层在关键历史节点的又一次重大战略对话 美国各界期待元首外交引领中美关系平稳前行
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15:34Xi's Three Meetings Set Stage for Trump Summit

State media uniformly lead with Xi Jinping's three meetings with foreign leaders, framing them as a demonstration of China's diplomatic initiative, while external outlets focus on Trump's visit and the reshaping of RCEP. The dominant narrative is the Xi-Trump summit, with state outlets emphasizing a 'better future' for US-China relations.
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19:38Trump Lands in a Changed China

State media uniformly lead with Xi Jinping's stories of China-US friendship, framing Trump's state visit as a historic opportunity. External outlets focus on Trump's arrival in a changed China, AI-driven job losses in Hong Kong, and US executives' stakes. The dominant narrative is the Xi-Trump summit, with state outlets emphasizing a 'better future' for relations.
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