Rubio warns China not to try to take Taiwan by force after Trump's meeting with Xi

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View in Browser Rubio warns China not to try to take Taiwan by force after Trump's meeting with Xi May 14, 2026 Secretary of State Marco Rubio sidestepped Chinese President Xi Jinping's warning that differences over the self-governing island could lead to a clash, and said that China always raises the issue of Taiwan in talks. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.