{"id":2602689,"date":"2026-05-14T12:27:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T16:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/xi-gives-trump-an-ominous-warning-about-chinas-most-important-issue-that-could-cause-an-extremely-dangerous-situation\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T12:30:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T16:30:43","slug":"xi-gives-trump-an-ominous-warning-about-chinas-most-important-issue-that-could-cause-an-extremely-dangerous-situation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/xi-gives-trump-an-ominous-warning-about-chinas-most-important-issue-that-could-cause-an-extremely-dangerous-situation\/","title":{"rendered":"Xi Gives Trump an Ominous Warning About China&#8217;s &#8216;Most Important Issue&#8217; That Could Cause &#8216;an Extremely Dangerous Situation&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fxi-gives-trump-an-ominous-warning-about-chinas-most-important-issue-that-could-cause-an-extremely-dangerous-situation%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2602689&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump that the united States should not interfere with China\u2019s relations with Taiwan, saying mishandling the issue could lead to an \u201cextremely dangerous situation.\u201d The article explains Taiwan\u2019s background-after the 1949 communist takeover it remained self-governing,while U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fed-chairman-inflation-could-be-worse-than-expected-generous-unemployment-benefits-kept-people-from-working\/\" title=\"Fed Chairman: Inflation Could Be Worse Than Expected, Generous Unemployment Benefits Kept People From Working\">policy emphasizes<\/a> that the island is not formally independant but U.S.defense efforts support Taiwan\u2019s ability to defend itself. It also notes Xi has treated taiwan\u2019s absorption as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/political-malpractice-nbc-guest-blames-biden-for-not-taking-manchin-at-his-word\/\" title=\"\u2018Political Malpractice\u2019: NBC Guest Blames Biden For Not Taking Manchin At His Word\">major policy priority<\/a> since 2013.  <\/p>\n<p>In response, the White house readout of the Trump-xi meeting reportedly did not mention Taiwan, focusing instead on trade, efforts to counter fentanyl-related chemicals, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump highlighted the welcome he received from China. Taiwan pushed back, arguing China\u2019s military threats are the primary cause of instability in the taiwan strait and Indo-pacific, while stating it views actions that help manage risks positively.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a warning to President Donald Trump on Thursday, cautioning that the United States should not interfere in China\u2019s relations with Taiwan.<\/p>\n<p>Xi warned Trump that failing to properly handle the issue could result in \u201can extremely dangerous situation,\u201d according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/world\/china\/trump-and-xi-begin-superpowers-summit-on-trade-and-war-82bea6fc?st=q9BvJY&#038;reflink=desktopweb_permalink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The island of Taiwan, previously known as Formosa, was the refuge to which China\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >nationalist government fled<\/a> in 1949 after the Communist Revolution led by Mao Zedong took over mainland China.<\/p>\n<p>Since that point, it has been self-governing, and while official U.S. policy says on paper that it does not have the diplomatic status of an independent country, U.S. military policy has been to shore up the island\u2019s ability to defend itself.<\/p>\n<p>Since he came to power in 2013, Xi has made the absorption of Taiwan a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/america-wont-survive-if-only-the-left-is-playing-to-win\/\" title=\"America Won\u2019t Survive If Only The Left Is Playing To Win\">major policy issue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Trump did not respond to questions concerning Xi\u2019s comments to him about Taiwan.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">President Xi stressed to President Trump that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations. If it is handled properly, the bilateral relationship will enjoy overall stability. Otherwise, the two countries will have clashes and even conflicts, putting\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gqji6lEfL7\">pic.twitter.com\/gqji6lEfL7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mao Ning \u6bdb\u5b81 (@SpoxCHN_MaoNing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SpoxCHN_MaoNing\/status\/2054786400315490574?\">May 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cPresident Xi stressed to President Trump that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations. If it is handled properly, the bilateral relationship will enjoy overall stability,\u201d Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SpoxCHN_MaoNing\/status\/2054786400315490574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted<\/a> on X.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOtherwise, the two countries will have clashes and even conflicts, putting the entire relationship in great jeopardy,\u201d the post said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u2019Taiwan independence\u2019 and cross-Strait peace are as irreconcilable as fire and water. Safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is the biggest common denominator between China and the U.S.,\u201d the post said.<\/p>\n<p>A White House readout of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-continues-to-push-bipartisan-support-on-infrastructure-plan\/\" title=\"Biden continues to push bipartisan support on infrastructure plan\">meeting made<\/a> no mention of Taiwan, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2026\/05\/14\/trump-chinas-xi-hold-opening-session-two-day-summit\/\">The Washington Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, the U.S. statement emphasized efforts to boost trade, cut back on chemicals used to make fentanyl coming to the U.S., and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n<p>Trump made much of the spectacular welcome that greeted him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat was an honor like few have ever seen before,\u201d Trump told Xi.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou and I have known each other now for a long time. In fact, the longest relationship of our two countries that any president and president has had, and that\u2019s, to me, an honor,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Taiwan pushed back with a statement saying China is to blame for any unrest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChina\u2019s military threats are the sole cause of instability for the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region,\u201d Taiwanese government representative Michelle Lee said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur government views positively any actions that contribute to regional stability and help manage the risks posed by the expansion of authoritarian influence,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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