New York Times

1. Trump and Xi: Beneath the Pomp and Niceties, a Geopolitical Rivalry

   The relationship between the two leaders is marked just as much by mistrust and confrontation as it is by niceties.

2. How China Sent a Message to Trump on His Arrival

   Beijing welcomed President Trump with a high-ranking vice president, but the choice of a ceremonial leader suggests China is trading symbolism for substance.

3. U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities

   Secret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump has asserted.

4. Trump Is in China as Iran War Continues With No End in Sight

   Before leaving Washington on Tuesday, the president reiterated threats to decimate Iran if it doesn’t agree to a deal to resolve the conflict.

5. Wholesale Prices Jumped in April, in Latest Sign of War’s Economic Ripples

   The Producer Price Index rose in April at its fastest pace in four years, government data showed, a day after consumer prices showed inflation was surging.