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China lashes out at Trump for dangling talks with Taiwan leader days after Xi summit

China warned that it is firmly opposed to US engagements with the self-governing island of Taiwan after President Trump floated the possibility of speaking with its leader.

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The headline split One side frames it as "What Trump’s and Putin’s meetings with Xi reveal about China’s ties to them". The other frames it as "Taiwan prosecutors investigate three people over Nvidia chip smuggling to China".
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Left / center-leftWhat Trump’s and Putin’s meetings with Xi reveal about China’s ties to them

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Right / center-rightChina lashes out at Trump for dangling talks with Taiwan leader days after Xi summit

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NY Post PoliticsNews report · May 21, 1:15 PM

China lashes out at Trump for dangling talks with Taiwan leader days after Xi summit

China warned that it is firmly opposed to US engagements with the self-governing island of Taiwan after President Trump floated the possibility of speaking with its leader.

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Globe and MailNews report · May 21, 3:26 PM

What Trump’s and Putin’s meetings with Xi reveal about China’s ties to them

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During Trump’s visit, China sought to stabilize ties with the U. S., while Putin’s trip served to deepen its strategic partnership with Russia

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The Washington TimesNews report · May 21, 2:04 PM

Taiwan prosecutors investigate three people over Nvidia chip smuggling to China

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Authorities in Taiwan are investigating three people on suspicion of using forged documents to smuggle computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to China, prosecutors said Thursday.

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International Business TimesNews report · May 21, 1:42 PM

Trump Says He Will Speak To Taiwanese Leader Despite China's Warnings: 'I Speak To Everybody'

President Donald Trump said he will speak with Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te despite China's warnings on the matter.

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May 21, 1:15 PM: NY Post Politics joined the source map.

May 21, 1:42 PM: International Business Times joined the source map.

May 21, 2:04 PM: The Washington Times joined the source map.

May 21, 3:26 PM: Globe and Mail joined the source map.

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