Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi

The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.

President Trump cautioned Taiwan against expecting unconditional U.S. military support if it provokes conflict, following a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to conflict between the U.S. and China, as President Trump remained silent on the matter.

During talks, Xi Jinping emphasized that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to conflicts, while President Trump avoided commenting on the matter.

The summit in Beijing highlighted Taiwan as a potential flashpoint, with Xi Jinping warning of possible conflicts if the issue is mishandled.