'Conflict' possible: Xi Jinping issues Taiwan warning during Donald Trump's visit

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'Conflict' possible: Xi Jinping issues Taiwan warning during Donald Trump's visit Asia / Pacific

Issued on: 14/05/2026 - 16:30Modified: 14/05/2026 - 18:34

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US President Donald Trump is in Beijing today, meeting China's President Xi Jinping. This visit is the first by a US leader in nearly a decade. Talks so far have focused on trade and Taiwan… with Xi warning that disagreement over the island's future could even lead to conflict. However, the pair also exchanged a cordial welcome and emphasised the links between their two nations. Analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor, Kethevane Gorjestani.

Video by: Kethevane GORJESTANI Keywords for this article

• China
• USA
• Donald Trump
• Xi Jinping
• Beijing
• Trade
• Taiwan
• Iran
• business
• Elon Musk

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