Trump, Xi and China
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping invoked ongoing global conflicts and the need for peace during a landmark meeting with the leader of Taiwan’s opposition on Friday and reiterated Beijing’s opposition to the independence of the self-ruled island.
The move comes after the chair of Taiwan's largest opposition party, the Kuomintang, met Chinese President Xi Jinping.
China's Xi Jinping warns President Donald Trump that mishandling the situation with Taiwan could lead to conflict between the two superpowers.
As Washington pressures Taiwan to spend big on defenses against a potential Chinese attack, one of the island’s most outspoken politicians is arguing the opposite approach: less confrontation and more dialogue.
Military Times on MSN
China fires verbal warning shot at US over TaiwanAny misstep over Taiwan could push the U.S. and China toward direct confrontation, Chinese leader Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump.
Bloomberg on MSN
Trump will speak to Taiwan's leader about an arms dealUS President Donald Trump said he would speak to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te as his administration considers a $14 billion weapons sale to Taiwan. Trump spoke to reporters on Wednesday.
Taiwan says it would welcome the opportunity for Taiwan President Lai Ching-te to speak directly with US President Donald Trump. That's after Trump said he needed to talk to the person "running Taiwan.