Xi warns Trump Taiwan issue could lead to ‘conflict’ as U.S.-China summit starts

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, that the issue of Taiwan could push their two countries into “conflict” if mishandled, a stark opening salvo as a superpower summit set to tackle numerous thorny issues began in Beijing on Thursday (May 14, 2026). Also Read | U.S. to persuade China to play ‘more active role’ in resolving Iran war crisis, says Marco Rubio Mr. Trump had arrived in China with accolades for his host, calling Xi a “great leader” and “friend”, as he predicted that their countries would have “a fantastic future together”. But beyond the pomp…