Trump Uses Taiwan Arms Sales as Bargaining Chip With China, in a Risky Move

The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a “very good negotiating chip” in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the reliability of U.S. support.

Xi Pitches His Vision for Avoiding Conflict With the U.S.

Having fought the Trump administration to a draw, China’s Xi Jinping is proposing “constructive strategic stability,” aimed at drawing lines he thinks the U.S. should not cross.