China lashes out at Trump for dangling talks with Taiwan leader days after Xi summit
China has expressed strong opposition to U.S. engagement with Taiwan following President Trump's suggestion of talks with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te. The Chinese foreign ministry reiterated its stance against U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and urged Washington to handle the Taiwan issue with caution. This situation highlights the ongoing sensitivity of Taiwan in U.S.-China relations, especially after Trump's recent visit to China.
- ▪China warned against U.S. engagement with Taiwan after Trump indicated he might speak with its leader.
- ▪The Chinese foreign ministry stated its consistent opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
- ▪Trump has previously broken protocol by communicating with Taiwanese leaders, which has angered Beijing.
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Politics China lashes out at Trump for dangling talks with Taiwan leader days after Xi summit By Ryan King Published May 21, 2026, 9:15 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — China warned Thursday that it is firmly opposed to US engagement with the self-governing island of Taiwan after President Trump floated the possibility of speaking directly with its leader. On Wednesday, Trump indicated he would have a chat with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te while weighing whether or not to move forward with a $14 billion arms package to the island.
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