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Xi Warns U.S.-China Relations Could Become Dangerous Over Taiwan
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting to discuss various issues, including Taiwan. Xi has issued a warning about potential conflicts arising from differences over Taiwan. (sources: theguardian, cbc, cbsnews, npr, nytimes)
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During ongoing talks, Xi warned Trump that missteps regarding Taiwan could lead to dangerous tensions between the U.S. and China. The discussions are part of a two-day state visit focused on improving bilateral relations.
- Xi emphasized that mishandling the Taiwan issue could escalate U.S.-China relations.
- Trump and Xi are concluding a two-day state visit that includes discussions on business and diplomatic relations.
- The White House did not confirm whether Taiwan was specifically discussed during the meetings.
Why it matters
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China, particularly regarding Taiwan, which could influence regional stability.
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