The New York Times

1. Trump Calls Xi a ‘Friend.’ But He Left China Without Any Breakthroughs.

   The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing shows the risks of President Trump’s personality-driven foreign policy, which rests on the belief that he can defend U.S. interests through charm and force of will.

2. Trump Uses Taiwan Arms Sales as Bargaining Chip With China, in a Risky Move

   The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a “very good negotiating chip” in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the reliability of U.S. support.

3. China Will Host Putin, Days After Trump’s Visit

   The Russian leader will go to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with President Xi Jinping. The Kremlin said he had watched President Trump’s visit closely.

4. How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare

   The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.

5. In Congress, a Sexual Harassment ‘Minefield’ Persists, Aides and Former Staff Say

   Nearly 10 years after Congress instituted measures to make it easier for women to lodge harassment complaints, lawmakers and aides say the behavior is still rampant.