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Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan Arms Sales in High-Stakes Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping used a meeting with President Donald Trump to deliver a direct message opposing U.S. military support for Taiwan, according to a Foreign Ministry adviser. Xi warned that mishandled tensions over the island could spark potential clashes between the two powers. The exchange centered on a planned $14 billion arms package for Taiwan that Washington was reviewing. Trump indicated no commitment had been made to Beijing on the matter and said he would decide on the weapons deal soon. Taiwan remains a primary flashpoint in U.S.-China relations. Beijing has intensified military pressure on the self-governed island while Washington maintains its traditional backing for Taipei. Both capitals are exploring pathways toward what officials describe as constructive strategic stability.