Washington, May 16 -- US President Donald Trump said he held extensive and "very positive" discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping covering Taiwan, Iran, trade, artificial intelligence, and global security architecture, describing the engagement as a key step toward stabilising major power relations.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his return flight from China, Trump said Xi expressed strong views on Taiwan, warning against any push for independence. Trump said he made no commitments during the discussions and would take a decision later.
"On Taiwan, he does not want to see a fight for independence, because that would be a very strong confrontation," Trump said, adding, "I heard him out. I didn't make a comment on it, ...