From Taiwan to Takaichi, the geopolitical fallout from Xi-Trump summit

Following a summit with President Trump, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng addressed the UN General Assembly, advocating for major countries to respect Middle Eastern sovereignty and security, and to pursue a two-state solution for the Palestinian question. This statement was seen as an implicit criticism of the United States and Israel. The article suggests this UN appearance by Han Zheng, rather than President Xi Jinping, is part of the geopolitical fallout from the Xi-Trump summit. The provided content is a snippet from a larger collection of reporting on the summit, with further details requiring a subscription.

Taiwanese analysts believe President Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington D.C. did not result in a policy shift regarding Taiwan. While Xi pressed Trump to oppose Taiwan's independence, Trump maintained the U.S. does not support it. Both leaders achieved their objectives: Trump with economic negotiations and Xi with a high-profile reception. Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister François Wu stated Beijing desires the world to view Taiwan as a Chinese domestic issue, which would legitimize its actions against the island. The White House announced no change in Taiwan policy, focusing instead on trade and communication channels. However, analysts caution that any potential private agreements concerning Taiwan may become apparent in future decisions on arms sales and official visits, which will test the balance between U.S. support for Taiwan and relations with China.