President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began a critical summit in Beijing on Thursday, addressing key issues such as trade, tariffs, Taiwan, and Iran.
The crucial meeting between Trump and Xi is scheduled to continue until Friday.
Xi Warns Trump On Taiwan
Xi stressed the significance of the Taiwan issue, terming it as the “most critical matter” in bilateral relations, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported, citing state media.
Xi stated that if the Taiwan issue is managed appropriately, bilateral relations can maintain stability. However, he warned that mishandling could lead to conflict, pushing the China-U.S. relationship into an “extremely dangerous” situation.
The Chinese President urged “extreme caution” from Washington in handling the Taiwan issue. Xi also stressed that “Taiwan independence” stands in direct conflict with maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait.
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