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President Donald Trump embarks on a high-stakes week-long trip through Asia, facing potential breakthroughs or setbacks in trade negotiations with China and regional conflicts, with the outcome heavily dependent on his meetings, especially with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, amid broader geopolitical tensions.
President Trump announced plans to allow 600,000 Chinese students into U.S. universities, sparking outrage among MAGA supporters who view it as a provocation and a threat to American jobs and values, highlighting tensions within his base over China policy.
The upcoming EU elections are set against a backdrop of rising far-right support, potential shifts in climate policy, and evolving defense strategies amid uncertain U.S. relations. The EU is also navigating complex ties with China and considering Ukraine's membership, which could significantly alter the bloc's dynamics. Economic concerns remain a top priority for European citizens as the region recovers from an inflation crisis.
In the cold open of "Saturday Night Live," a talking giant panda joins a mock President Biden in a press conference, poking fun at Biden's age, his previous comments about Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the recent departure of pandas from the National Zoo. The scene humorously focuses on the panda issue rather than more serious topics, with the panda expressing concerns about Trump potentially being reelected in 2024 and the state of democracy in the US. The skit concludes with the fake Biden and the panda bonding over their similarities as dads.