Inside the Secret Mission to Fly Taiwan’s President to Africa

In Taiwan-related news around 14 May 2026, Trump and Xi met in Beijing for talks on trade, Iran and Taiwan. Xi promised more trade but warned Trump over Taiwan. The two exchanged praise but talked past each other on Iran and Taiwan, and Hormuz was also discussed.

The White House readout of the meeting omitted Taiwan, while China centered on that issue with a warning. The two were set for a second day of talks. Separately, the New York Times published an account of a secret mission to fly Taiwan's president to Africa.