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Xi Warns Trump of Possible Conflict If Taiwan Issue Mishandled

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Donald Trump shakes hands with Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14.Photographer: Kenny Holston/POOL/AFP/Getty Images

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By Marc Perrier

May 14, 2026 at 10:57 AM UTC

Good morning. The US–China summit opens on a cautious note. The tech stock rally shows no signs of slowing. And $20 cocktails may soon be on their way out. Listen to the day’s top stories.

— Marc Perrier