Meeting Between USA and China Leaders

May 14, 2026, 22:40
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

President Trump and President Xi met in Beijing on May 14, 2026. They talked for two days about world peace and problems between their countries.

Main Body

President Trump brought business leaders with him. These leaders make computers and planes. They want to sell more things in China. The two leaders talked about Taiwan. President Xi says Taiwan is very important. He says the USA and China must be careful. The USA still sells weapons to Taiwan to help them stay safe. They also talked about money and trade. They want to buy and sell more food and energy. But they still disagree about computer chips and cars.

Conclusion

The leaders want a stable relationship. However, they still disagree about Taiwan and technology.

Learning

⚡ Quick Power-Up: Action Words (Verbs)

In this story, we see words that tell us what people do. To reach A2, you need to know how to describe basic actions in the present.

The 'Action' List:

  • Met →\rightarrow (Past of Meet) →\rightarrow To see someone for a meeting.
  • Talked →\rightarrow (Past of Talk) →\rightarrow To speak with someone.
  • Make →\rightarrow To create something (like computers).
  • Sell →\rightarrow To give something for money.
  • Buy →\rightarrow To give money for something.

💡 Pattern Alert: 'Want to'

Look at these sentences from the text:

  • *"They want to sell more things..."
  • *"They want to buy and sell..."

The Rule: When you have a desire for an action, use: Want to →\rightarrow Action Word

Example: I want to learn English. (I have the desire →\rightarrow I do the action).

⚠️ Word Watch: 'Still'

Notice how the text uses still. It means a situation has not changed.

  • "The USA still sells weapons..." (They did it before, and they do it now).
  • "They still disagree..." (They disagreed before, and they disagree now).

Vocabulary Learning

talked (v.)
to have a conversation
Example:They talked about world peace.
world (n.)
the earth and all its people
Example:They talked about world peace.
peace (n.)
a state of calm and no war
Example:They talked about world peace.
problems (n.)
issues that cause difficulty
Example:They talked about problems between their countries.
countries (n.)
different nations
Example:They talked about problems between their countries.
business (n.)
work that involves trade or industry
Example:President Trump brought business leaders with him.
leaders (n.)
people who guide or manage
Example:President Trump brought business leaders with him.
computers (n.)
machines that process information
Example:These leaders make computers and planes.
planes (n.)
aircraft that fly in the sky
Example:These leaders make computers and planes.
sell (v.)
to give something in exchange for money
Example:They want to sell more things in China.
important (adj.)
having great meaning
Example:President Xi says Taiwan is very important.
careful (adj.)
paying attention to avoid danger
Example:The USA and China must be careful.
weapons (n.)
tools used for fighting
Example:The USA still sells weapons to Taiwan.
stay (v.)
remain in a place
Example:They want to stay safe.
safe (adj.)
free from danger
Example:They want to stay safe.
money (n.)
currency used for buying things
Example:They also talked about money and trade.
trade (n.)
exchange of goods or services
Example:They also talked about money and trade.
buy (v.)
to purchase something
Example:They want to buy and sell more food.
food (n.)
things that can be eaten
Example:They want to buy and sell more food.
energy (n.)
power that can be used to do work
Example:They want to buy and sell more energy.
disagree (v.)
to have a different opinion
Example:They still disagree about computer chips.
chips (n.)
small pieces of computer material
Example:They still disagree about computer chips.
cars (n.)
vehicles that run on roads
Example:They still disagree about cars.
stable (adj.)
steady and not changing
Example:The leaders want a stable relationship.
relationship (n.)
a connection between people or countries
Example:The leaders want a stable relationship.
technology (n.)
the use of science to make tools
Example:They still disagree about technology.