Xi Jinping prepares for U.S. summit amid diplomatic talks

As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for a high-profile visit to the United States to meet with President Donald Trump, diplomatic activity has intensified. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss high-level exchanges and the importance of maintaining a constructive and stable strategic relationship between the two powers.

The upcoming summit is expected to address critical issues including international trade, AI competition, and Middle East stability. Reports indicate that the state dinner hosted by President Trump may include prominent technology leaders such as Apple CEO Tim Cook, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang.

In Taiwan, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung sparked controversy by suggesting that Taiwan and the United States should “jointly manage China.” Lin argued that while China attempts to use cognitive warfare to frame the relationship as “US-China joint management of Taiwan,” the reality is that Taiwan and the U.S. maintain strong communication to manage China’s actions. These remarks have drawn criticism from opposition figures in Taiwan, who warned that such rhetoric could damage bilateral trust or rely on incorrect assumptions regarding U.S. interests.