What really happened in the U.S.–China trade talks?

After weeks of gritting its teeth under mounting U.S. pressure, Beijing has reached a breaking point, denying any talks with Washington: No talks. No negotiations. No meetings. Meanwhile, Washington insists: Of course we’re talking — we’ve been in daily contact. The truth may involve one of the hottest geopolitical flashpoints: Taiwan.
0:00 Beijing and Washington’s conflicting tones in the tariff talks
1:53 Why Taiwan is at the heart of China’s strategy in Trump 2.0
7:37 3 reasons why Beijing is desperate to seize Taiwan now
10:42 The latest developments inside Taiwan — and why they matter

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