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.
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.
Closed-door meeting lasting over two hours followed by a banquet
Bilateral talks at the Great Hall of the People, then arrival at the Temple of Heaven
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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.
After bilateral talks at the Great Hall of the People, the two leaders arrived at the Temple of Heaven