Trump Says He and Xi Discussed Taiwan During Beijing Summit

U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping talked a lot about Taiwan during their formal and informal exchanges on Thursday and Friday. The comments came as Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday after concluding a state visit to China that ran from Wednesday to Friday.

Trump added that he thinks the two sides will be fine and that Xi does not want to see a war. The summit has brought Taiwan into focus as an early test of relations between Beijing and Washington. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that during the meetings the Chinese side feels the U.S. side understands China's position, values China's concerns, and like the international community does not recognise or accept Taiwan independence.

Wang Yi made the statement after Trump had left China. The two sides showed subtle differences in how they characterised the Taiwan discussions. Beijing has long defined Taiwan as the most important issue in the bilateral relationship. The island has emerged as a key element shaping broader ties between the two countries as the U.S. weighs future arms sales to Taiwan.

The Chinese readout emphasised American understanding of Beijing's core concerns on Taiwan. Trump's public remarks highlighted the volume of discussion on the topic without detailing specific agreements or outcomes. The statements reflect the ongoing sensitivity of the Taiwan issue in U.S.-China relations following the high-profile summit in Beijing.