Xi Urges Trump to Maintain Ties, Taiwan Dispute Escalates

Tensions rise between China and Japan over Taiwan, threatening to disrupt the recent US-China trade agreement. Chinese President Xi Jinping urges US President Trump to maintain strong ties, emphasizing Taiwans status. Japans new Prime Minister Takaichi suggests a military response to a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan, drawing criticism from Beijing. Both countries increase military drills, with China announcing patrols in the East China Sea and Japan planning to deploy missiles near Taiwan. The US and China continue negotiations on rare earth sales and AI chip sales, with the decision resting solely with President Trump.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.