Xi Urges Trump to Oppose Taiwan Independence in White House Call

During the first White House summit on Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged U.S. President Donald Trump to adhere to the policy of opposing Taiwan independence, according to Xinhua. The rare direct appeal underscores rising tensions over Taiwan and signals Beijing's push for stronger U.S. alignment on the issue. It highlights the strategic importance of the Taiwan question in U.S.-China relations.