The issue of Taiwan was highlighted as the "most important and sensitive" in U.S.-China relations by Xi. He urged the U.S. to take concrete actions to demonstrate its stance of not supporting Taiwan independence, cease arming Taiwan, and support China's peaceful reunification. This statement was according to a readout from Xinhua.
Key takeaways:
- U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in California for about four hours, agreeing to establish dialogue mechanisms for artificial intelligence, anti-drug cooperation, and military affairs.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping referred to Taiwan as the "most important and sensitive" issue in U.S.-China relations.
- Xi Jinping urged the U.S. to embody its stance of not supporting Taiwan independence in concrete actions and to stop arming Taiwan.
- China's leader also called on the U.S. to support China's peaceful reunification with Taiwan, according to a Xinhua readout.