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EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 24 MIN

Could differences over Taiwan lead to conflict between the US and China?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

Donald Trump calls his visit to China 'incredible', and Xi Jinping says it was a 'landmark' meeting. But the Chinese president's comments about Taiwan are raising concerns. Could a dispute over the territory lead to conflict between Beijing and Washington? In this episode:  Ali Wyne, Senior Research and Advocacy Adviser for US-China relations, The International Crisis Group Victor Gao, Vice President, Center for China and Globalization Wen-Ti Sung, Nonresident Fellow, Atlantic Council's Global China Hub Host: Mohammed Jamjoom  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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Donald Trump calls his visit to China 'incredible', and Xi Jinping says it was a 'landmark' meeting. But the Chinese president's comments about Taiwan are raising concerns. Could a dispute over the territory lead to conflict between Beijing and...

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