The summit in Beijing between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded its first day, May 14, with a notable flashpoint: Taiwan and U.S. arms sales to the island.
According to a statement released by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Xi warned Trump about the handling of the issue.
“The U.S. side must exercise extra caution in handling the Taiwan question,” the statement reads.
“If it is handled properly, the bilateral relationship will enjoy overall stability. Otherwise, the two countries will have clashes and even conflicts, putting the entire relationship in great jeopardy.”
The White House released a brief readout of the meeting between Trump and Xi. Unlike Beijing’s announcement, it made no mention of Taiwan, instead focusing extensively on the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz, and economic cooperation between the two countries….
Xi Strikes Aggressive Tone on Taiwan as US Signals No Change in Policy
