During a significant meeting with US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping raised alarms about the Taiwan issue, stating it could lead to a 'very dangerous situation' in US-China relations if not handled appropriately. Xi emphasized that while the Taiwan question is pivotal for bilateral ties, proper management could maintain stability. Taiwan, a self-governing democracy, has developed its own identity distinct from China over the past 80 years. Despite China's claims over Taiwan, surveys indicate that less than 10% of the Taiwanese population supports reunification with the mainland. Taiwan's deputy foreign minister, Chen Ming-chi, highlighted the island's commitment to democracy and rejected the 'one country, two systems' framework proposed by China. The increasing military drills by Beijing around Taiwan further underscore tensions in the region, as China has not ruled out the use of force to assert its claims.