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Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held a two-day summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi called the visit a "milestone" and said many cooperation agreements were reached. Trump announced "double-digit billions" in farm exports, 200 Boeing jet orders, and Chinese oil purchases to bypass Middle East shipping risks. Xi received an invitation to visit the White House in September. Both sides agreed to establish a new trade board mechanism.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to make a one-day visit to China on May 20, days after Trump's departure. The visit underscores deepening China-Russia strategic coordination. Analysts note the visit may lack the elaborate ceremony of Trump's trip but will focus on energy cooperation and bilateral trade.

During the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, China renewed import licenses for multiple US beef plants. The move comes as Brazil nears its annual beef export quota cap to China, alarming Brazilian exporters who fear losing market share. Analysts see this as a goodwill gesture in trade negotiations.

China unveiled its new programmable photonic quantum computing prototype "Jiuzhang 4.0", completing complex calculations in microseconds. This breakthrough marks an escalation in the US-China quantum computing race. Building on Jiuzhang 3.0, the new version shows significant improvements in both speed and programmability.

Severe duststorms and lightning strikes across multiple states in northern India have killed at least 96 people and injured dozens more. Extensive damage includes collapsed homes, power outages, and destroyed crops. Local authorities have activated emergency response mechanisms and dispatched rescue teams. Weather agencies warn of continued severe weather.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is pushing to raise defense spending to as much as 5% of GDP, on par with NATO members. This would fundamentally transform Japan's post-war pacifist defense policy. Analysts say the move is a direct response to changing regional security dynamics including China's military rise and North Korean missile threats. The proposal faces intense parliamentary debate.

Israeli and Lebanese officials are holding direct talks in Washington to discuss extending the即将 ceasefire agreement. Meanwhile, Iran urged BRICS nations to condemn US-Israeli military aggression at the foreign ministers meeting in India. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi also accused the UAE of direct involvement in military operations against Iran.

Nearly 20 million people in Sudan face acute food insecurity, according to the IPC report. The Norwegian Refugee Council warns that lack of access to food and health facilities will lead to mass casualties. Sudan's ongoing civil war has caused massive displacement and a humanitarian crisis, with international aid struggling to reach those most in need.

Latvian Prime Minister resigned over mishandling of stray Ukrainian drones that entered the country's airspace. Meanwhile, Russia launched massive drone and missile barrages across Ukraine, hitting apartment buildings in Kyiv and killing at least 10 people. Ukraine called for more Western air defense support.

Multiple mining groups in Bolivia staged antigovernment protests, with explosions heard at the scene. Protesters demanded better working conditions and fairer mineral revenue distribution. Meanwhile, Cuban President Diaz-Canel expressed openness to US aid amid worsening fuel crisis and blackouts, as Cuba faces its worst economic crisis in decades.

The Solomon Islands parliament elected longtime opposition leader Matthew Wale as the new prime minister. Wale campaigned on a platform of change, vowing to improve livelihoods and infrastructure. The election outcome may shift the Pacific nation's diplomatic balance between China and Western powers, particularly regarding the security cooperation framework with China.

During the Beijing summit, Xi Jinping personally warned President Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to US-China conflict. Xi emphasized that managing the Taiwan question would be the primary factor for "constructive strategic stability" over the next three years. The White House reaffirmed the One-China policy while reiterating commitments to Taiwan. Both sides agreed to establish crisis management mechanisms.