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Xi Calls Taiwan Top Issue in U.S.-China Relations

2/18/2026

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping says the Taiwan issue is the most sensitive topic in U.S.–China relations.
On January 28, 2026, during military exercises in Chiayi, Taiwan, crews prepared an AIM-120 missile for an F-16V.
February 16, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump said he discussed arms sales to Taiwan with Xi Jinping and will decide whether to stop them, noting relationship remains good and he plans to visit China in April.

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping says the Taiwan issue is the most sensitive topic in U.S.–China relations.
On January 28, 2026, during military exercises in Chiayi, Taiwan, crews prepared an AIM-120 missile for an F-16V.
February 16, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump said he discussed arms sales to Taiwan with Xi Jinping and will decide whether to stop them, noting relationship remains good and he plans to visit China in April.