Trump, Xi Hold High-Stakes Summit in Beijing
Key takeaways
- President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday.
- Xi warned Trump on Thursday that any disagreement over Taiwan could harm bilateral relations—and even lead to conflict.
- “Partners, not adversaries” was the theme of high-stakes talks between U.S.
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday. Both leaders expressed the desire to bolster economic ties to create what Xi called a “new vision” for the U.S.-China relationship. However, thinly veiled threats about Taiwan alongside Trump’s weakened position at home overshadowed the summit’s veneer of cooperation.
Xi warned Trump on Thursday that any disagreement over Taiwan could harm bilateral relations—and even lead to conflict. “If [the Taiwan question] is handled properly, the bilateral relationship will enjoy overall stability,” a Chinese readout of the meeting said. “Otherwise, the two countries will have clashes and even conflicts, putting the entire relationship in great jeopardy.”
“Partners, not adversaries” was the theme of high-stakes talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday. Both leaders expressed the desire to bolster economic ties to create what Xi called a “new vision” for the U.S.-China relationship. However, thinly veiled threats about Taiwan alongside Trump’s weakened position at home overshadowed the summit’s veneer of cooperation.