Trump tries to make deals in China. And, Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed leader

"President Trump arrived in Beijing and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The U.S. says the leaders discussed expanding American products into China. Meanwhile, China says its president repeated a warning to the U.S. over Taiwan. Xi said that if the U.S.'s relationship with Taiwan isn't handled well, the U.S. and China could clash, jeopardizing their relationship."

"Taiwan is considered one of the U.S.'s security partners. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung expressed doubts that Taiwan is a priority on the U.S. agenda, which is focused on trade and Iran. The U.S. government maintains that its policy toward Taiwan has not changed. Japan, which is a key U.S. ally, is also watching the U.S. state visit closely."

"Relations between China and Japan are at their lowest point in over a decade, especially after Japan indicated it might offer military support to Taiwan in the event of an attack by China. Japan hopes Trump will come to its defense over that statement during his visit. Trump is seeking to make deals during this visit, and he's not alone."

"More than a dozen top corporate leaders from the U.S. are accompanying him as part of the U.S. delegation. A year after Trump initiated a trade war and China struck back, both nations are now looking to establish a more stable trade relationship. At this moment in history, Trump and Xi are the key decision-makers."

President Trump arrived in Beijing and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The U.S. said the leaders discussed expanding American products into China. China said Xi repeated a warning to the U.S. over Taiwan, saying mishandling the Taiwan relationship could lead to a clash and jeopardize ties. Taiwan’s foreign minister expressed doubts that Taiwan is a priority for the U.S. agenda. The U.S. said its Taiwan policy has not changed. Japan is closely watching the visit amid strained China-Japan relations and Japan’s indication it might support Taiwan militarily. Trump is also seeking trade deals with more than a dozen corporate leaders accompanying the delegation.

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