Trump-Xi meeting: PRC reiterates Taiwan unification demand, opposes independence

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

U.S. President Donald Trump and PRC President Xi Jinping did not answer reporters’ questions on whether Taiwan was discussed during their Sept. 24 White House meeting. However, PRC state media reported that Xi raised Taiwan directly, reiterating Beijing’s position on “national unification and territorial integrity” and calling on Washington to oppose “Taiwan independence” and “prudently handle the Taiwan question.” As of Thursday night, the White House has not released a readout of the meeting