"Taiwan Dominates High-Stakes Xi-Biden Summit: A Truce for Now"
Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Joe Biden during their meeting that Taiwan is the biggest and most dangerous issue in US-China relations. Xi expressed China's preference for peaceful reunification with Taiwan but also mentioned conditions in which force could be used. Biden assured Xi of the US's determination to maintain peace in the region. China has been increasing military activity to pressure Taiwan into accepting Beijing's sovereignty, while Taiwan focuses on strengthening its defenses and gaining international support.