Xi Strikes Aggressive Tone on Taiwan as US Signals No Change in Policy

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping attend a bilateral meeting in Beijing on May 14, 2026. Alex Wong/Getty ImagesThe summit in Beijing between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded its first day, May 14, with a notable flashpoint: Taiwan and U.S. arms sales to the island.According to a statement released by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Xi warned Trump about the handling of the issue.