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Chicago TribuneFriday, 15 May 2026
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Xi warns of clash if Taiwan mishandled
Chinese leader admonishes Trump, underscoring how far apart they are on thorny issues
Frames the diplomatic meeting as confrontational, highlighting the explicit warnings from the Chinese leadership regarding territorial disputes while noting the diplomatic distance between the two figures.
During a summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a stark warning to US President Donald Trump regarding US involvement with Taiwan, reflecting ongoing fragility in the bilateral relationship.
“warns of clash”
“Objective diplomatic observation”
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