Episode

Who's the boss? Xi issues Taiwan warning as Trump gushes over Chinese leader

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The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi

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May 15, 2026

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2565

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Summary

China’s leader sends a warning shot over Taiwan as President Trump focuses on Iran and claims Xi offered to help broker peace in the Iran war. Then, a potential trade truce as Beijing restores U.S. beef shipments to China. Plus, a new report claims the FBI director took a VIP snorkeling trip in Hawaii at a sacred Pearl Harbor Memorial. Laura Barron-Lopez, Susan Glasser, Tom Nichols, Michael McFaul, Ron Insana, John Harwood, and Nnamdi Egwuonwu join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.