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19.05.2026 14:50 Today, the Department of State is sanctioning 11 Cuban regime-aligned actors and three entities in furtherance of the Trump Administration's comprehensive campaign to address the pressing national security threats posed by Cuba's communist regime and hold accountable the regime and those who provide it material or financial support.

19.05.2026 14:50 Question: It is reported that during the meeting with the visiting US President Trump, President Xi Jinping pointed out that the two sides should make better use of communication channels in the political, diplomatic and military-to-military fields. What are the expectations on the development of China-US mil-to-mil relations in the next phase?

19.05.2026 14:50 "China-Mongolia joint army training Steppe Partner 2026 will be held in Inner Mongolia, China, from late May to early June," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense , at a press briefing on Monday.

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19.05.2026 14:50 The Chinese side stands ready to work with the US side to fully and faithfully implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday, when asked to comment that the White House released a fact sheet on President Trump's visit to China, outlining the outcomes of the trip.

19.05.2026 14:50 When asked about the relevant arrangements for Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming state visit to China, China's expectation, as well as China's view on current China-Russia relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that this will mark President Putin's 25th visit to China. During the visit, the two heads of state will exchange views on bilateral ties, cooperation across various fields, as well as international and regional issues of common concern.

19.05.2026 14:50 Asked to comment on a question regarding reports that while US President Donald Trump was returning to the US, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rushed to hold a phone call with him to reaffirm the importance of the US-Japan alliance and that Japan would also collect information on China-US interactions, including their possible impact on Japan, and making appropriate responses, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that during President Trump's visit to China, the two heads of state conducted in-depth exchanges on regional issues of shared concern. More than 80 years ago, China, the US and other Allied countries fought side by side to defeat Japanese militarism and fascist forces, establishing the post-World War II international order and laying the foundation for peace and development in the Asia-Pacific region.

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19.05.2026 14:50 15 May 2026. A contingent from the Turkish Armed Forces 66th Mechanised Infantry Brigade has commenced activities at the Borovac Training Area and Base South as part of NATO-Serbia Exercise 2026 . The 36-personnel unit, centred around an 18-man Motorised Infantry Platoon, is demonstrating high readiness for the modern battlefield.

18.05.2026 15:51 President Lai Ching-te said Sunday that Taiwan "will never be sacrificed or traded away," after U.S. President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against declaring independence from China following his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping .

18.05.2026 15:51 President Lai Ching-te reiterated Sunday his position that Taiwan is already independent and not part of the People's Republic of China , following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump warning against Taiwan moving toward independence.