Phone Call

China’s President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that Taiwan remains the “most important issue” in relations between the two countries during a lengthy phone call that also touched on trade, global conflicts, and energy cooperation, according to state media and statements from both sides. 

The conversation underscored how central Taiwan has become to U.S.–China diplomacy, with both leaders framing the issue as critical to broader ties between Washington and Beijing. Xi urged caution over American weapons sales to the self-governed island, while Trump described the call as constructive and said cooperation between the two powers remained essential.

Xi …