Xi Pushes Trump on the Status of Taiwan in Phone Call, China Says

US-China Trade & Tech - The US government is considering export controls on high-end chips like Blackwell's or the 200 to China [1] - The core question is whether to sell advanced chips to China, allowing them to utilize US tech, or to withhold the chips and compete directly [2] - The President is weighing the decision with input from experts [3] Geopolitical Implications - President Xi reportedly pressed President Trump on Taiwan's status and urged improved ties, also discussing China's relationship with Japan [3] - The timing of the call may be influenced by upcoming trade talks [4] - Urgency from Beijing may be related to Taiwan's status and influencing the President's conversations with Japan [5]