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US-China Summit: Xi Jinping opened talks in Beijing with a sharp Taiwan warning, saying mishandling the issue could push the two countries into “conflict,” even as Trump praised a “fantastic future” and both sides traded talk of being “partners, not rivals.” Trade & Markets: China said US and Chinese teams met in South Korea produced “balanced and positive outcomes,” while Asian markets stayed mixed; in Seoul, the KOSPI hit a fresh record near 8,000 as AI-chip optimism kept retail buying strong. AI & Chips: SK Hynix is now close to a $1 trillion valuation, riding the AI memory boom that’s also lifting Korea’s tech stocks. Hormuz Tensions: South Korea said it’s “unlikely” anyone other than Iran was behind the Strait of Hormuz attack on a cargo vessel, as the UK reported a separate seizure of a ship bound for Iranian waters. Pop Culture: FIFA confirmed the 2026 World Cup final halftime show will be headlined by BTS, Shakira, and Madonna.

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