What happened: Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump to be prudent in supplying arms to Taiwan during a recent phone call. This follows increased visits by Western leaders to China.
Why it matters:
- Arms sales to Taiwan are a sensitive issue affecting US-China relations.
- Taiwan's security and regional stability in East Asia could be impacted.
MNN Take: China views US arms sales to Taiwan as a threat to its sovereignty, while the US supports Taiwan's self-defence. Careful diplomacy is needed to manage tensions.
Sources: BBC US & Canada