Trump-Xi meeting Why China is hoping to sway US policy of 'strategic ambiguity' over Taiwan
At the October 30, 2025, meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, China will likely press the U.S. to abandon its policy of "strategic ambiguity" over Taiwan. By doing so, China hopes to secure a public declaration from the U.S. opposing Taiwanese independence, which would significantly shift the diplomatic status quo in China's favor. The talks are taking place amid a backdrop of high tensions and stalled trade negotiations.
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