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summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping where they discussed the issue of Taiwan's independence
discussed the issue with Xi ahead of the summit. Analysts say Taiwan will be paying close attention to what Trump and Xi say publicly after the summit, especially on defence and arms sales. “What matters
summit in Beijing, Trump told reporters the pair had "talked a lot" about Taiwan - a self-governing island, which China claims as part of its territory and has not ruled out taking by force. Trump
discussion between China and the US. “Taiwan will not provoke or escalate conflict, but it will also not relinquish its national sovereignty and dignity, or its democratic and free way of life, under pressure,” William
discuss Iran,” Trump said on the final day of the meeting. “We feel very similar about [how] we want it to end. We don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon. We want
summit](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/13/trump-china-summit-xi-jinping-talks) that will pack negotiations on global conflict, international trade and the future of artificial intelligence into just over 24 hours. Trump arrived at the Great Hall of the People, an imposing
summit in Beijing, after which he said he had "made no commitment either way" about the self-governing island - which China claims as part of its territory and has not ruled out taking by force
discussed [trade](/news/2026/5/13/us-china-head-to-head-explained-in-11-maps-and-charts), with Xi saying that China’s door of opportunity will open wider. What this means is not explicitly clear yet, but Trump will be hoping it includes a Chinese pledge