Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTrump's trip to China was unexpectedly dominated by discussions about Taiwan, with Chinese President Xi Jinping warning against mishandling relations with the self-governing island. Upon leaving China, Trump suggested he might reconsider a previously approved U.S. arms sale to Taiwan after hearing Xi's strong objections. Discussions also covered trade and the U.S. and Israel's war in Iran, with Trump saying Xi agreed on a nuclear-free Iran and offered to help find an endgame for the conflict. China announced a new framework for a “constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability”, aiming to manage differences and foster cooperation for the next three years. Despite Trump's effusive praise for Xi and the presence of top U.S. CEOs, no concrete major trade deals were announced during the visit. In fullFive key takeaways from Donald Trump’s whirlwind trip to ChinaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Taiwan is watching the US president’s visit with anxiety, fearing a change in Washington’s position

US President Donald Trump is in Beijing for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Here’s what we covered today.

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Trump says pair discussed trade and Iran as Xi hails ‘new bilateral relationship’