In the phone call, Xi Jinping chose to focus on Taiwan, invoking the postwar international order and the WWII victory over fascism/militarism, in order to pressure Trump not to become emboldened about Taiwan and to reassure that the US and China will not drift further apart on the issue.
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“he's trying to get reassurance from Trump that together the US and China will not drift further apart on Taiwan [19:53]”
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How Much BIGGER Can China’s Trade Surplus Get? | China Decode— The Prof G Pod – Scott GallowayCreated: 6/18/2026, 1:57:55 PM
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