Xi urges Trump to oppose Taiwan independence and resume US-Iran nuclear talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged US President Donald Trump to oppose Taiwan independence during their bilateral meeting Thursday, calling on Washington to handle the Taiwan issue with prudence, according to Chinese state media. Xi also discussed the US-Iran conflict, expressing support for both nations returning to a June memorandum of understanding and urging resumed negotiations on the nuclear issue. The US maintains a "one China policy" recognizing Beijing's position that Taiwan is part of China. The US remains Taiwan's primary arms supplier and security guarantor, despite Beijing's consistent opposition to weapons sales to the island, which China claims as territory it has never controlled.