Beijing/Washington, Nov. 25 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump in a phone call on Monday that Taiwan's "return to China" remains a pillar of the post-Second World War international order, as per the Strait Times.
"China and the United States once fought side by side against fascism and militarism, and should now work together to safeguard the outcomes of World War II," Xi told Chinese media outlet Xinhua, in remarks underscoring Beijing's view that Taiwan's status is non-negotiable.
A White House official confirmed the call but provided no further details. Washington maintains a policy of "strategic ambiguity" over whether it would defend Taiwan, while the island's government rejects Beijing's sovereignty claim...