Xi Jinping to Seek Softening of US Support for Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attempt to persuade US President Donald Trump to reduce support for Taiwan during their upcoming meeting, according to the New York Times.
The newspaper reports that Xi's focus will not be on current trade tensions, but rather on achieving a "longer goal" of softening US support for Taiwan.
Trump has complained that Taiwan spends too little on its military and unfairly dominates semiconductor production.
- The US has imposed tariffs on Taiwan.
- Some dealings with Taiwan have been scaled back.
Xi may partially achieve his goals, as Trump is reportedly eager to focus on trade.
Author's summary: Xi Jinping to persuade Trump on Taiwan support.
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