Trump says he’ll speak to Taiwan’s leader: Why that is significant
Analysts say the remarks are less a sign of closer US-Taiwan ties than another example of Trump’s unpredictability.

Analysts say the remarks are less a sign of closer US-Taiwan ties than another example of Trump’s unpredictability.








US President Donald Trump concluded a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.
Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.
US President Donald Trump said he discussed US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
US touted trade deals; China said it warned Washington over Taiwan. Neither side confirmed the other’s claims.
The two leaders did not resolve differences on key issues like Iran and Taiwan, despite push to extend truce.
US officials have nudged China to do more on the blocked Hormuz strait. President Xi doesn’t appear to have budged.

Xi praised the new ‘constructive and strategic’ relationship with the US, before Trump concluded his China trip.
The US and Chinese leaders agreed during talks that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to ensure global supplies.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting for a second day in Beijing.