Trump, Xi discussed trade, Taiwan and Ukraine on phone call, U.S. and Chinese officials say
Summary
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talked on the phone about trade, Taiwan, and Ukraine. They spoke a month after their meeting in Busan, South Korea. The discussion included tensions over Taiwan, with China insisting on its claim over the island and the U.S. maintaining its policy of not taking sides but providing defense support to Taiwan.Key Facts
- President Trump and President Xi spoke by phone to discuss important issues like trade, Taiwan, and Ukraine.
- The call occurred nearly a month after they met in South Korea.
- Xi emphasized that Taiwan returning to China is crucial to the post-war order.
- Japan's Prime Minister suggested possible military intervention if China acts against Taiwan, straining China-Japan relations.
- The U.S. stays neutral on Taiwan's sovereignty but opposes using force and provides military support to Taiwan.
- Trump approved a $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, which angered China.
- No specific trade agreements were made in the call, but they committed to continuing a positive relationship.
- Xi and Trump also discussed resolving the crisis in Ukraine.
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