The summit in Beijing on May 14 between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded its first day with a notable flashpoint: Taiwan and U.S. arms sales to the island.
According to a statement released by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Xi warned Trump that the two countries risked “clashes and even conflicts” if the Taiwan issue was not handled carefully.
“The U.S. side must exercise extra caution in handling the Taiwan question,” the statement reads.
“If it is handled properly, the bilateral relationship will enjoy overall stability. Otherwise, the two countries will have clashes and even conflicts, putting the entire relationship in great jeopardy.”…