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US–China Summit Fallout: Trump’s Beijing trip stayed tightly focused on Taiwan and a new “framework” for managing tensions, but he left without breakthroughs—while Xi warned that mishandling Taiwan could spark conflict and Trump hinted he may rethink a Taipei arms sale. Human Rights Pressure: Trump said he’s “not optimistic” about securing Jimmy Lai’s release, even after raising it with Xi. Middle East Flashpoint: Iran–US–Israel talks remain tangled with Hormuz reopening, as Iran links any full reopening to guarantees and the US weighs escalation and de-escalation options. Japan Quake Watch: A 6.7 offshore Japan quake hit late today, with tremors reported across parts of the Tohoku/Kanto region. Publishing & Pop Culture: Tokyopop expands Disney manga for Spring 2026, while Yen Press adds 17 new titles and Shueisha’s The Days of Diamond resumes in June. Health & Lifestyle: A new study argues 30 minutes of intense exercise weekly can meaningfully improve health.

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