China's Xi accused the US of trying to trick him into invading Taiwan, but said he won't take the bait, report says

Mon, 06/17/2024 - 11:01

Chinese leader Xi Jinping reviewing the honor guard at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing — China's leader, Xi Jinping, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in May.
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Xi Jinping accused the US of trying to trick China into invading Taiwan, the Financial Times said.
The Chinese leader made the claim to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, per the FT.
One expert told BI it's a sign that China is "genuinely surprised" by the attitude of US officials.

China's leader, Xi Jinping, accused the US of trying to trick China into invading Taiwan but said his country wouldn't take the bait, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

The FT said Xi made the accusation in April last year during a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.