By The South Asia Times

BEIJING - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the recent Beijing summit between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump was marked by extensive discussions on Taiwan, the Iran conflict, and global economic stability, describing the talks as “candid, in-depth and strategic.”

Briefing the media in Beijing on Friday, Wang said the Taiwan issue was clearly defined by Beijing as a “red line” during the meeting, stressing that it remains China’s internal affair and the most sensitive issue in China–U.S. relations. He warned that any support for “Taiwan independence” is incompatible with peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and said mishandling the issue could push bilateral relations into a “very dangerous situation.”

According to Wang, both leaders agreed that Taiwan is central to the broader stability of China–US relations and that careful management is essential to avoid escalation. He said Beijing expects Washington to respect the one-China principle and existing bilateral understandings.

Wang also said that Iran and the ongoing Middle East conflict were a major part of the discussions.

Both sides exchanged views on the war involving Iran and agreed that disputes, including the nuclear issue, must be resolved through negotiations rather than military action. He said China urged continued dialogue between Washington and Tehran and called for de-escalation to protect global energy and maritime stability, including safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

The foreign minister added that the two sides also discussed broader regional conflicts, including the Ukraine crisis, with both agreeing that political solutions require sustained diplomacy and cannot be achieved quickly.

On the economic front, Wang said the summit produced important consensus on trade and investment. He confirmed that China and the United States agreed to establish trade and investment councils to manage economic relations, address tariff issues, and expand agricultural market access. Both sides also agreed to work toward expanding trade under a reciprocal tariff-reduction framework.

Wang said the two leaders spent nearly nine hours in meetings, including formal talks, a working lunch, and extended discussions, reaching agreement on building what they described as a “constructive, strategic and stable relationship.”

He concluded that the summit sends a message of cautious engagement between the world’s two largest economies, emphasizing cooperation where possible, managed competition, and avoidance of direct confrontation, particularly on sensitive issues such as Taiwan and Iran.

According to Wang, President Xi accepted Trump invitation and he will visit US later in September this year.