Xi Strikes Aggressive Tone on Taiwan, US Holds Firm on Arms Sales; CENTCOM Commander Testifies Before Congress

The Beijing summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded its first day on May 14 with a notable flashpoint: Taiwan and U.S. arms sales to the island. According to a statement released by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Xi warned Trump that the two countries risked “clashes and even con...