President Donald Trump revealed that Taiwan came up during his high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping—but offered few details about what was said. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump insisted the issue is “fine” and “moving along,” adding that Xi understands exactly how he feels. The brief exchange is certain to fuel speculation as tensions remain high across the Taiwan Strait and Washington navigates its most consequential relationship with Beijing. Was Trump's carefully worded response meant to reassure Taiwan—or conceal a deeper understanding reached behind closed doors with Xi?
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