Why Taiwan became the defining issue in the Trump-Xi talks

U.S. President Donald Trump had said arms sales to Taiwan would be on the agenda for his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping which ended Friday.

Trump Leaves U.S. Support for Taiwan Uncertain After Beijing Visit

After a two-day summit in Beijing, the President signaled that U.S. support for the self-governing island is negotiable.

Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

Trump warns Taiwan not to expect blank check from US military after intense Xi summit

President Trump warns Taiwan not to expect unconditional U.S. military support, saying he does not want to travel 9,500 miles to fight a war with China.

Taiwan asserts its independence following Donald Trump's visit to Beijing

The Taiwanese government responds after US President Donald Trump's trip to China and his call for the two countries to "cool down".

Takeaways from Trump’s trip to China: Taiwan, a new framework for relationship and flattery for Xi

President Donald Trump’s three-day trip to China was unexpectedly dominated by discussions about Taiwan and a new framework for managing Washington and Beijing's complicated relationship.

Trump says he discussed Taiwan arms sales with Xi Jinping, decision soon

By Trevor Hunnicutt ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, May 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday he discussed U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping during talks in Beijing and said he would soon make a decision on the matter,

Trump Weighs Taiwan Arms Package After Summit Aimed At Steadying U.S.-China Ties

The optimistic outlook projected by Trump and Xi collides with some difficult truths about the thorniest issues between the two superpowers.