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Al Jazeera's Inside Story examines whether Washington is reducing support for Taipei amid rising US-China tensions, or merely adjusting tactics to avoid direct confrontation. The episode features geopolitical experts debating recent US moves, from delayed arms sales to shifts in military posture and diplomatic signals.
President Donald Trump ended a three-day visit to China praising sweeping trade agreements, but progress on key issues like Taiwan and the Iran war remained unclear. Trump said he listened to Xi on Taiwan but made no commitment, and downplayed expectations on Iran, while Beijing offered little sign of change in its approach.
President Trump disclosed that he discussed US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The revelation emerged in a video shared by Al Jazeera, highlighting the contentious nature of the issue. Beijing has consistently objected to such sales, citing the One-China principle.
President Donald Trump left China on Friday after a two-day summit with President Xi Jinping, with the US announcing trade deals while China warned Washington over Taiwan. The two sides issued conflicting statements on several key issues, including trade, Iran, and fentanyl.
U.S. President Donald Trump on May 11 said he would soon decide on pending multibillion-dollar arms sales to Taiwan, amid ongoing cross-strait tensions. Beijing has repeatedly condemned such sales as interference in China's internal affairs.
Former US President Donald Trump declared he made no commitment on Taiwan, reiterating his adherence to the One China policy. The statement, reported by Kyodo News, may influence US-China ties and Asia-Pacific security.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 11 that he does not see a risk of conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan. His comments came amid ongoing bilateral tensions over the island. Trump did not elaborate on his position.
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping sought to reset US-China ties on a business-friendly footing after a summit in Beijing, despite deep differences on Taiwan and Iran. The meeting featured a delegation of top US CEOs and produced a joint statement focused on economic cooperation, but avoided sensitive topics like rare earths and the Strait of Hormuz.
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned US President Donald Trump at a Beijing summit that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to 'conflict' between the two nations. The warning came at the start of the two-hour meeting, as Trump praised Xi and invited him to the White House. Xi emphasized that Taiwan is the most critical issue in China-US relations, with Beijing viewing the island as part of its territory.
