Taiwan

China’s Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

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BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that the two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, an unusually harsh warning that contrasted with the US leader’s praise of his counterpart. The exchanges at an upcoming summit in Beijing highlighted how far apart Trump and … Read more

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China’s Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

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BEIJING — US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for highly anticipated talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the war with Iran, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan. The summit will not be held until Thursday, when the leaders will hold bilateral talks and hold a state banquet. But the Chinese … Read more