JAKARTA - Diplomatic relations between the two superpowers, China and the United States (US), are once again in the global spotlight. In a summit held at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing, Thursday (14/5/2026), Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a stern warning to US President Donald Trump regarding the sensitive issue of Taiwan.
President Xi stressed that the Taiwan issue is the most crucial foundation in the bilateral relations between the two countries. He asked the United States government to act with caution to avoid a wider escalation of the conflict.
The Taiwan Problem: Between Peace and Conflict
In the discussion which lasted for approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, Xi Jinping stated that handling the Taiwan issue would determine the future of global stability.
"The Taiwan issue is the most important issue in China-US relations. If it is not handled properly, the two countries will experience clashes and even conflicts," President Xi said, quoted from the Chinese Foreign Ministry website.
He also likened the 'Taiwan independence' movement and peace across the Taiwan Strait to fire and water that could never be brought together.
Donald Trump Praises Xi Jinping's Leadership
Despite the stern warning regarding Taiwan, the atmosphere of the meeting still showed a warm diplomatic side. President Donald Trump praised President Xi as a great leader and called their relationship one of the best in the history of the two countries' leadership.
"The United States and China are the most important and powerful countries in the world. Together, we can do a lot of great things for the world," Trump said.
Trump also reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening communication and properly handling differences between the two countries for a better future.
The presence of Elon Musk and a group of US giant CEOs
Trump's state visit this time is no joke. He brought a high-class business delegation to expand economic cooperation with the Bamboo Curtain Country. Some of the big names who attended the meeting include: Elon Musk (CEO of Tesla and SpaceX), Tim Cook (CEO of Apple), Jensen Huang (CEO of NVIDIA), Larry Fink (CEO of BlackRock), Kelly Ortberg (CEO of Boeing) and Jane Fraser (CEO of Citigroup).
In addition to the bosses of technology and finance, Trump was accompanied by key officials such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Meanwhile, President Xi was accompanied by senior diplomat Wang Yi and China's top economic officials.
Discuss the Ukraine Crisis to the G20 Preparations
Apart from the Taiwan issue, the two leaders also exchanged views on the world's geopolitical situation, including the Ukrainian crisis, tensions in the Middle East, and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
Closing the series of official agendas, the two agreed to support each other in the implementation of the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting and the G20 Summit to be held this year. The meeting ended with a casual visit to the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
When asked by reporters about the details of the talks about Taiwan on the sidelines of the tour, Trump only gave a brief answer. "China is beautiful," he concluded.
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