US diplomat urges China to drop threats against Taiwan

A US diplomat said China should abandon threats against Taiwan. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Chinese state media outlet CGTN also highlighted 10 policies and measures aimed at boosting ties across the strait. The broader context includes a recent meeting between Xi Jinping and Taiwan's top opposition leader, whose tumultuous history was explained in one report. Separately, Nikki Haley said Trump should not meet with Xi until China stops helping Iran.