Trump Heads to Xi Summit as Nuclear Tests and Taiwan Fears Stoke Tension

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News (1 / 1) 16.03.2026 10:39 / Olga

President Trump is reportedly rushing to meet Xi Jinping after US sources say China tested a new nuclear device and stepped up military developments amid economic fights and a TikTok ownership battle — the summit is cast as a bid to calm rising hostilities. Read on to discover the full story!

What ignited the showdown

Insiders told RadarOnline that recent Chinese weapons testing alarmed US intelligence. Sources link the escalation, in part, to Washington’s tariffs and pressure over TikTok’s ownership change, which some officials see as prompting Beijing’s response.

Where Taiwan fits in

Officials fear the tests signal increased capability that could be used to coerce Taiwan. Sources say Trump plans to make clear that a Chinese invasion of the democratic island would be unacceptable and that the US will reassure its Asian allies.