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20 articlesTaiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says not decided on new sales
Taiwan's senior diplomat asserts that US arms sales are foundational to regional stability and legally mandated, following Trump's statement that he has not yet decided on new weapons packages. The framing presents Taiwan's position as defensive advocacy within established legal frameworks.
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Taiwan says US arms sales are a cornerstone of regional peace
A senior Taiwanese diplomat asserts that US arms sales to Taiwan are foundational to regional peace and stability, and are legally established in US law. The statement appears to be a response to concerns about the arms sales arrangement.
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What did Trump and Xi achieve in Beijing?
Trump and Xi held a summit in Beijing to discuss Iran, Taiwan, and trade issues. The article frames the meeting as resulting in minimal substantive agreement despite its described 'landmark' status.
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AI supremacy, βsecret police stationβ, Taiwan propaganda: 7 US-China relations reads
A curated collection of seven news stories covering US-China relations, featuring coverage of Xi-Trump summit outcomes, Senate warnings, and various geopolitical tensions. The outlet presents selected 'interesting and important' stories without full context of the complete reporting.
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Taiwan casts long shadow over Trumpβs summit with Xi
Following Trump's Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, Taiwan has become the first major test of US-China 'strategic stability.' The article notes that both sides have characterized Taiwan differently, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasizing it as the most critical bilateral issue, while subtle divergences in framing suggest potential disagreement on how the issue will be managed.
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Trump touts business wins as China airs Iran, Taiwan concerns
Trump met with Xi Jinping for final negotiations, emphasizing economic achievements to markets. Simultaneously, China raised concerns about Iran and Taiwan during discussions. The headline juxtaposes Trump's messaging focus against China's stated priorities.
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Xi gives Trump rare tour of secret garden at heart of Chinese government
Chinese President Xi Jinping gave Trump a tour of Zhongnanhai, a centuries-old walled compound at the heart of Chinese government, following discussions on trade, Taiwan, and Iran. The story frames this as a rare diplomatic gesture and informal moment between the two leaders.
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Trump says Xi is βall businessβ as talks resume after Taiwan warning
Trump and Xi Jinping are meeting Friday to conclude a two-day state visit to China marked by diplomatic formality. Trump characterizes Xi as 'all business' following discussions that included warnings about Taiwan. The article frames the meeting as a significant diplomatic engagement between the two leaders.
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Xi-Trump summit casts optimistic light on lingering tensions
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump opened a two-day summit in Beijing with optimistic rhetoric about trade talks producing 'balanced and positive outcomes,' while Taiwan tensions remained an undercurrent. Trump praised Xi as a 'great leader' despite the Chinese leader's acknowledgment of lingering geopolitical risks.
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Xi warns Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to conflict
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump during a summit that mishandling Taiwan could trigger conflict, while simultaneously signaling progress in trade negotiations. The article reports on opening statements from a two-day summit in Beijing.
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Taiwan considers resubmitting request for rejected defence budget items
Taiwan's government is considering resubmitting to parliament a request for defence budget items that lawmakers previously cut from a special defence budget, citing their importance to national security. The article reports on this procedural legislative development without providing extensive detail on the rejected items or the reasoning behind the original cuts.
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Xi warns Trump over Taiwan
RT reports that Xi Jinping has warned Donald Trump that mishandling Taiwan could trigger a China-US conflict. The story presents Xi's warning as a direct caution to Trump, framed around potential conflict escalation over the Taiwan issue.
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Trumpβs China strategy is closer to Kissinger than Biden
An interview with scholar Xiang Lanxin examines potential similarities between Trump's China approach and Henry Kissinger's realpolitik strategy, exploring implications for Taiwan, Russia, and EU relations. The piece suggests Trump may pursue broader geopolitical bargaining with China rather than confrontation.
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Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan
China has reiterated its opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan ahead of a Trump-Xi summit, calling on Washington to honor its commitments. The statement appears timed to the diplomatic meeting between the two leaders. The brief report presents China's warning without substantive additional context or reporting.
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China reveals four βred linesβ ahead of Trump visit
China outlined four 'red lines' in US relations before Trump's visit, including Taiwan sovereignty, human rights, and respect for its development model. The statement frames these as non-negotiable boundaries China will defend, presented as China's preemptive positioning ahead of diplomatic engagement.
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Beijing calls Paraguay leaders willing βchess piecesβ after disputed Taiwan trip
China's foreign ministry condemned Paraguay's president for visiting Taiwan, calling Paraguayan leaders 'chess pieces' for Taiwan independence forces. Beijing demanded Paraguay recognize the one-China principle and warned that 'the wheels of history wait for no one.' The statement reflects China's ongoing diplomatic pressure against countries maintaining relations with Taiwan.
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Key events in ties between the United States, China and Taiwan
Reuters reports that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing with Taiwan expected to be a significant discussion topic. The article frames Taiwan as 'democratically-governed' while noting China's claims over the territory.
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When titans talk: Whatβs at stake for Trumpβs China visit?
A brief announcement that Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to hold talks covering Iran, AI competition, Taiwan, and trade disputes. The headline frames this as high-stakes diplomacy between two major powers.
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Did US pressure before Xi-Trump summit force KMT hand on Taiwanβs defence budget?
Analysts suggest US pressure influenced Taiwan's opposition parties to support an expanded defence budget ahead of a Trump-Xi summit, amid concerns in Taipei that Trump might make concessions to Beijing regarding Taiwan. The article frames this as a defensive response to potential diplomatic risks.
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Taiwan βconfidentβ in US ties ahead of Trump visit to China
Taiwan's Foreign Minister expresses confidence in stable US-Taiwan relations despite Trump's upcoming visit to China. The statement reaffirms that Washington has committed to maintaining its current policy toward Taiwan regardless of diplomatic engagements with Beijing.
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