diplomacyThursday, May 14, 20262 sources

Trump and Xi Warn of Conflict Over Taiwan During Two-Day Summit in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump held a two-day summit in Beijing, during which Xi warned Trump that missteps on Taiwan could lead to conflict. The talks included a closed-door meeting and a banquet, with both leaders emphasizing cooperation. The event concluded with a visit to the Temple of Heaven.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump met in Beijing for a two-day summit starting on May 14, 2026. During a closed-door meeting lasting over two hours, Xi warned Trump that any missteps on Taiwan could lead to conflict between the two nations. The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed the meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People.

Where Sources Diverge

France24 mentions a closed-door meeting lasting over two hours followed by a banquet, while Tass only notes the location of the meeting and the subsequent arrival at the Temple of Heaven.

france24

Closed-door meeting lasting over two hours followed by a banquet

tass

Bilateral talks at the Great Hall of the People, then arrival at the Temple of Heaven

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PublicFrance 24May 14, 08:20 PM
'Extremely positive and productive talks': Trump praises Xi meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into "conflict", a stark opening salvo as they met in Beijing on Thursday for a two-day summit. The Chinese Foreign ministry said the comments came in a closed-door meeting that lasted more than two hours. It was followed by a friendlier, opulent banquet during which Trump and Xi stressed the importance of working together. Story by Carys Garland.

StateTASSMay 14, 09:55 AM
Trump praises his talks with Xi Jinping as 'great'

After bilateral talks at the Great Hall of the People, the two leaders arrived at the Temple of Heaven