Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump begin a two-day summit in Beijing with an overall upbeat tone on cooperation, while addressing long-running tensions over Taiwan. According to state media cited by the South China Morning Post, Xi says pre-summit trade discussions produced “generally balanced and positive outcomes,” calling them good for the people of both countries and the world. France 24 reports that in a closed-door meeting lasting more than two hours, Xi warns that missteps on Taiwan could push the two countries into conflict. Following the private talks, both leaders project a more friendly atmosphere during public-facing events, including a banquet where they stress the importance of working together. Trump’s opening remarks, as described by the South China Morning Post, include repeated praise for Xi. The two outlets together portray a summit that pairs cautious messaging on Taiwan with a more constructive framing of relations and trade cooperation as the discussions proceed.