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US-China Summit Aftermath: Trump left Beijing touting “fantastic” trade progress and Iran talks, but offered few specifics and no clear breakthroughs—while Xi’s biggest message landed on Taiwan. Taiwan Arms Sale Uncertainty: Trump said he hasn’t decided on the pending Taiwan weapons package after Xi raised objections “in great detail,” and he hinted he’ll weigh the issue after speaking with “the person…running Taiwan,” without committing to defending the island. Strategic Stability, Real Friction: Both sides promoted a new “constructive” framework for ties, yet Xi warned that mishandling Taiwan could trigger “clashes and even conflicts,” reigniting debate over whether US “strategic ambiguity” is holding. Trade Signals, Not Deals: China didn’t confirm major purchase claims (like Boeing planes), and officials stayed quiet on tariffs, leaving businesses to read between the lines. Regional Business Angle: Separate from geopolitics, BitGo is partnering with Moon Inc. to scale bitcoin-linked card products across Asia—another reminder that finance and payments are moving fast even as Taiwan risk stays front and center.

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