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Xi Jinping Stresses Taiwan Issue in Meeting with President Trump
Chinese leader Xi Jinping told President Trump that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in U.S.-China relations. The statement came during the first day of President Trump's visit to China.
May 17, 4:04 PM·1m read1 source
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-China relations. The statement came during the first day of President Trump's visit to China. The summary of the meeting said that if the Taiwan question is handled properly, the bilateral relationship will enjoy overall stability. Otherwise, the two countries will have clashes and even conflicts, putting the entire relationship in great jeopardy.
The American side discussed expanding market access and increasing investment. Chinese officials also referenced the Thucydides Trap, a concept describing potential conflict between established and rising powers. President Trump received the same warning about the Thucydides Trap that Xi Jinping previously gave to former Presidents Obama and Biden.
The United States has maintained a policy of strategic ambiguity regarding Taiwan. U.S. might respond to any specific situation. The Washington Times reported that former White House adviser Steve Bannon interpreted Xi's remarks as a warning that defending Taiwan could lead to armed conflict.
