Chinese and US officials have voiced key concerns ahead of US President Donald Trump’s forthcoming visit to Beijing. The exchange highlights growing tensions over trade restrictions and Taiwan’s status amid high-level diplomatic talks [1].
On Friday, China’s Ministry of Commerce criticized new US smartphone regulations, saying they threatened the “hard-won stability” in China-US trade relations. The ministry said the US telecoms agency effectively banned smartphones tested in Chinese laboratories from the American market, further straining economic ties [1].
A day earlier, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Wang identified Taiwan as the “biggest risk factor” in China-US relations, stressing its importance to China’s core interests. Wang said, “The Taiwan issue concerns China’s core interests and is the biggest risk factor in China-US relations” [1].
Wang urged the US to honor its commitments and make the “right choice” to facilitate cooperation. He added, “The US side should honour its commitments, make the right choice, open up new space for China-US cooperation and do its part to promote world peace” [1].
These discussions come as both sides prepare for high-level engagements tied to President Trump’s visit, reflecting cautious diplomacy amid contentious points between the two countries [1].
