Chinese Premier Li Qiang, in meeting with US Senator Daines, says Taiwan issue is core of China's interest, CCTV reports; Taiwan issue is red line that cannot be crossed in China-US relations

The comments from Chinese Premier Li Qiang underline the heightened sensitivity surrounding the Taiwan issue, framing it as a fundamental concern for Beijing.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 7 May 2026, 11:30 UTCOn the live feed at 11:10 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This rhetoric suggests a firm stance on territorial sovereignty which could escalate tensions in US-China relations, impacting trade and investment sentiment. Watch for potential shifts in risk assets, especially those tied to Chinese and US interests.

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