China's Xi warns Trump about creating 'conflict' over Taiwan. Why the island is a flashpoint between the world's most powerful nations.

China wants full control over Taiwan. The U.S. has deliberately remained quiet about what it would do if Beijing tried to take it by force.

China's leader warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to a clash

At the summit, the Chinese leader placed Taiwan, a key point of friction between the U.S. and China, at the center, calling it "the most important issue" between the two countries.

Xi asks Trump if U.S. and China can avoid 'Thucydides Trap' at high-stakes summit

U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday morning for the start of a high-stakes summit that runs through Friday.

Trump Says He and Xi Talked Extensively About Taiwan

As President Trump left Beijing, there was no indication that he and Xi Jinping had resolved any major points of contention on trade, the war in Iran or other issues during their talks.

Trump and Xi wrap up summit claiming progress stabilizing US-China relations as differences persist

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s not yet made a determination on whether a major U.S. sale of arms to Taiwan can move forward, following his three-day visit to China. Speaking to reporters as he flew back on Air Force One on Friday,

Trump, Xi set for Beijing talks with trade truce, Iran war at stake

(Refiles to fix hyperllink, formatting in paragraph 2) By Trevor Hunnicutt and Mei Mei Chu BEIJING, May 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump heads into a series of meetings with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday,