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Xi Urges Trump to Oppose Taiwan Independence, Calls for US-Iran Talks
- •Chinese President Xi Jinping urged US President Donald Trump to oppose Taiwan independence during their bilateral meeting, citing Chinese state media.
- •Xi called on Washington to handle the Taiwan issue cautiously, emphasizing Beijing's hope for prudence.
- •The US maintains a "one China policy," recognizing the People's Republic of China but not accepting the Chinese Communist Party's claim of sovereignty over Taiwan.
- •Xi and Trump also discussed the US-Iran situation, with Xi expressing support for renewed negotiations and an eventual agreement on the nuclear issue.
- •Beijing consistently opposes US arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its territory despite never having controlled the island.
Key Questions Answered
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the United States to oppose Taiwan independence and handle the Taiwan question with caution and prudence during his bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Xi Jinping stated that China would support the US and Iran in returning to the 14-point memorandum of understanding reached in June, expressed hope for a swift resumption of negotiations, and desired an eventual agreement on the nuclear issue.
Under its one China policy, Washington recognises the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China and acknowledges Beijing's position that Taiwan is part of China, though the US does not accept the Chinese Communist Party's claim of sovereignty and serves as Taiwan's primary arms supplier and security guarantor.
