NPR News: 05-14-2026 9AM EDT

This NPR News Now broadcast from May 14, 2026, rounds up key developments including diplomatic readouts from a Trump-Xi meeting, disruptions to global shipping routes, a ransomware resolution for an education platform, a new Federal Reserve chair confirmation, recovery of a U.S. soldier's remains, and additions to the National Recording Registry.

US-China Summit Readouts Diverge on Priorities

The U.S. and China issued separate statements following a meeting between President Trump and President Xi. The U.S. readout emphasized discussions on economic cooperation, making no mention of Taiwan despite pre-meeting speculation that Trump might address the issue directly. China's statement took a firmer tone, warning the U.S. against mishandling Taiwan—described by former U.S. Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton as similar to past warnings, though slightly more strident. Thornton noted the consistency with prior Chinese messaging. This lack of novelty on Taiwan is likely to ease concerns among supporters in Taipei, as no significant shifts in U.S. policy appear from the public statements.