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Xi Jinping Warns Donald Trump That Taiwan Disputes Could Lead to U.S.-China Conflict, Chinese State Media Says
Xi said mishandling Taiwan could push the United States and China into clashes or conflict as the leaders sought to steady ties.
- On Thursday, May 14, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for a high-stakes summit, where Trump praised Xi as a 'great leader' during opening remarks at the Great Hall of the People.
- Xi told Trump that the Taiwan question is 'the most important issue in China-U.S. relations,' warning that mishandling the democratically governed island could lead to 'clashes and even conflicts,' jeopardizing the entire bilateral relationship.
- Preparatory trade talks in South Korea on Wednesday reached 'overall balanced and positive outcomes,' according to Xi, as both leaders sought to maintain the trade truce struck last October amid ongoing economic tensions.
- Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, both sides agreed that energy flow must remain open to support global commerce. Analysts, however, remain skeptical that China will pressure Tehran to end the U.S.-Iran war.
- Promising a 'fantastic future' together, Trump called the gathering 'maybe the biggest summit ever' and predicted the relationship between China and the USA would be 'better than ever before.' Yet observers note the visit was driven more by pageantry than substantive breakthroughs.
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