Trump Discusses Denuclearisation With Xi, Warns China Over Taiwan

President Donald Trump has addressed the complex issue of Taiwan in the context of U.S.-China relations, emphasizing that Chinese President Xi Jinping and his officials have assured they would not take military action against Taiwan while Trump remains president, acknowledging the serious consequences such aggression would bring. Trump stated that Taiwan was not discussed during his recent meeting with Xi in South Korea, but warned that China knows the consequences if it attempts to invade Taiwan. He refrained from detailing the U.S. strategy in case of a conflict but asserted that both sides understand the potential outcomes. Trump also highlighted the ongoing competition between the U.S. and China, including nuclear capabilities, and defended renewed U.S. nuclear testing as a response to similar actions by Russia and China. Despite these tensions, Trump suggested there is a mutual awareness and a level of cautious diplomacy underpinning the relationship. The U.S. continues to support Taiwan's defense while navigating a delicate balance to maintain regional stability and avoid direct conflict.