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What are the sticking points in the US-China talks?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 15 May 2026, 9:45am
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a state banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a state banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

What are the sticking points in the US-China talks?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 15 May 2026, 9:45am

The leaders of the world's two most powerful countries haven't been able to agree on many things during their face-to-face talks in Beijing. 

US President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping is offering to help in some way with America's war in Iran, without providing military assistance. 

But Xi's warned Trump the US and China could clash over Taiwan if they're not on the same page. 

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has responded, saying US policy on the issue of Taiwan is unchanged.  

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