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Why some of the biggest names in tech are at an historic US-China summit | May 15, 2026
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Susan posted on 2026/05/15Curious why tech giants like Elon Musk and Tim Cook were at a high-stakes US-China summit? This video breaks down the key issues discussed, including the sensitive topic of Taiwan, and highlights phrases like 'roll out the red carpet' and 'strained relations' that you'll hear in international news. It's a fantastic chance to boost your understanding of global affairs and pick up some useful vocabulary along the way!
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US /ˈpætən/
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UK /'pætn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Model to follow in making or doing something
- Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
- Transitive Verb
- To copy the way something else is made
- To decorate with a pattern.
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US /ˈmætɚ/
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UK /'mætə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be of great importance; to count
- Uncountable Noun
- Material all things are made of that fills space
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US /skel/
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UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
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US /fɔrs, fors/
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UK /fɔ:s/
- Noun
- Group of persons trained for military action; army
- Pressure; attraction
- Transitive Verb
- To use physical strength or violence to persuade
- To break open (something) using force.
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