China’s Xi Jinping has warned President Donald Trump that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly.

The stark contrast in tone underscored just how far apart the leaders remain on the war in Iran, trade disputes and Washington's relationship with Taiwan.

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Il segretario di Stato americano Marco Rubio ha affermato che la politica degli Stati Uniti su Taiwan è "invariata" dopo i colloqui tra Donald Trump e Xi Jinping. "Le nostre…

Il segretario di Stato americano Marco Rubio ha affermato che la politica degli Stati Uniti su Taiwan è "invariata" dopo i colloqui tra Donald Trump e Xi Jinping. "Le nostre…

China’s Xi Jinping has warned President Donald Trump that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly.

Taiwan emerged as a major flashpoint between China and the United States, with Beijing warning of possible “clashes and even conflicts” if the issue is not handled properly during…

Rubio sidestepped Xi's warning that differences over the self-governing island could lead to a clash and said that China always raises the issue of Taiwan in talks.

The exchange at a highly anticipated summit in Beijing underscored just how far apart Trump and Xi still are on thorny issues, including the war in Iran, trade disputes and…

Beijing has long insisted that Taiwan is a part of China, a source of tension with the United States.

After meeting Xi Jinping in Beijing, Trump questioned whether the US should fight to defend Taiwan and warned Taipei against assuming American backing for a formal independence…

President Donald Trump signaled a neutral stance on Taiwan's security, declining to guarantee U.S. military backing while urging restraint from both Taiwan and China after meeting…