Trump Says Xi Understands His View on Taiwan; Xi Reaffirms Opposition to Taiwan Independence

President Trump said he raised the Taiwan issue during the US-China summit and that President Xi Jinping "understands my thinking" on the matter. Trump told reporters on Saturday that Taiwan was discussed but not at length, saying the issue is progressing smoothly. He did not specify what views he conveyed, while China's foreign ministry said Xi emphasized his opposition to "Taiwan independence." The joint statements released by both governments after the summit did not mention Taiwan, despite China's strong insistence on the issue.