00:00China's Xi Jinping tells US President Donald Trump trade talks are making progress at the
00:05start of a two-day summit, but Xi cautions disagreement over Taiwan could send relations
00:10down a dangerous path and even lead to conflict. The talks are set to cover the fragile trade truce,
00:16the Iran war, and US arms sales to Taiwan. With his approval ratings dented by his entanglement
00:21in the Middle East, Trump's anticipated trip to China has taken on added significance.
00:26Trump is also expected to ask for China's help to resolve the costly and unpopular conflict.
00:32But analysts say he is unlikely to get the support he wants. For Xi, US arms sales to Taiwan,
00:38the democratically-governed island claimed by China, will be a top priority. China reiterated on
00:43Wednesday its strong opposition to the sales, with the status of a $14 billion package awaiting
00:48Trump's approval still unclear. The US is bound by law to provide Taiwan with the means to defend
00:54itself despite a lack of formal diplomatic ties.
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