The Guardian view on China’s carrots and sticks: Trump should not soften on Taiwan when he visits Beijing | Editorial

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The Guardian view on China’s carrots and sticks: Trump should not soften on Taiwan when he visits Beijing | Editorial

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Xi Jinping hopes that the president may water down US support for a vibrant democracy. Defending the status quo would be better for America too China senses opportunity when Donald Trump visits later this month. A. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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The Guardian view on China’s carrots and sticks: Trump should not soften on Taiwan when he visits Beijing | Editorial
The Guardian US5/3/2026

The Guardian view on China’s carrots and sticks: Trump should not soften on Taiwan when he visits Beijing | Editorial

Xi Jinping hopes that the president may water down US support for a vibrant democracy. Defending the status quo would be better for America too C hina senses opportunity when Donald Trump visits later this month. A nakedly transactional US president in need of a trade deal, and hoping that Beijing could lean on Iran.

Taiwan expresses concern after China calls the island biggest risk in US-China relations
Associated Press5/1/2026

Taiwan expresses concern after China calls the island biggest risk in US-China relations

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s government expressed concern on Friday hours after a call between China and the United States’ top diplomats in which Beijing stressed that self-ruled Taiwan was the biggest risk in relations. “Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is concerned about the press release issued by China ….