Trump and Xi Hold Phone Call as Tensions Rise Over Taiwan and Global Conflicts

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00:00Trump and Xi hold phone call as tensions rise over Taiwan and global conflicts.

00:05President Donald Trump held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday,

00:10a White House official confirmed. The conversation marked one of the few direct exchanges between

00:15the two leaders as tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to rise, particularly over

00:20Taiwan and global security issues. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the first

00:25detailed readout, outlining that the discussion focused on Taiwan and the war in Ukraine.

00:30According to the ministry, President Xi used the call to reaffirm China's long-standing

00:35position that Taiwan's future is non-negotiable. He emphasized that Taiwan's return to China is

00:41part of the post-World War II international order, framing the issue as historical fact rather than

00:46a modern geopolitical debate. Xi also referenced the past cooperation between the U.S. and China,

00:52stating that the two nations once fought shoulder-to-shoulder against fascism and militarism.

00:57The Trump administration, however, has consistently signaled strong support for Taiwan.

01:03During his second term, Trump has increased engagement with the island while warning Beijing

01:07against military or political pressure. The phone call comes amid heightened military activity around

01:13Taiwan, raising concerns about potential escalation. The leaders also discussed the ongoing war in

01:20Ukraine. Although China claims neutrality, U.S. officials have criticized Beijing for providing

01:25economic and diplomatic backing to Russia, which they argue undermines global stability.

01:31The conversation did not resolve these concerns, and China's statement did not indicate any shift in

01:36its alignment with Moscow. The White House has not yet released its own detailed account of the call,

01:41leaving questions about whether Trump delivered any warnings or set new expectations regarding

01:47China's actions in the Indo-Pacific region. The call underscored how fragile U.S.-China relations remain

01:53as both nations navigate rising global conflicts and prepare for possible economic and security

01:59challenges. More information is expected as the situation develops.