Xi's Fire and Water Warning: A Stark Reminder of US China Tensions The recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump highlighted the entrenched tensions between the world's two superpowers.
The Taiwan question has emerged as a flashpoint in Sino US relations, with Beijing insisting that Washington not cross certain "red lines" when it comes to supporting Taipei.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had already warned US Secretary of State Marco Rubio last month that the Taiwan issue represents China's "core interests.