Xi warns Trump that handling Taiwan issue ‘poorly’ risks a ‘clash’
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WATARU SUZUKI
May 14, 2026 11:06 JST
Updated on May 14, 2026 18:54 JST
SHANGHAI — Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a warning about Taiwan to U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday, as the leaders kicked off two days of meetings and festivities aimed at showcasing the stability of the rival powers’ relationship.
