Chinese leader Xi Jinping presses President Donald Trump to oppose Taiwan independence, according to reports describing Xi’s most explicit request to the US president on the issue. The call is presented as a direct effort to influence the Trump administration’s position toward the self-ruled island.

The coverage also places the message in the broader context of Xi’s long-standing policy. Since becoming China’s top leader in 2012, Xi has repeatedly said Taiwan should come under China’s control, describing that goal as central to national strategy. Sources note that Xi has vowed to pursue unification, and that he has not ruled out the use of force.

While outlets broadly agree on the substance of Xi’s message—urging the US to oppose Taiwan independence—they differ in emphasis. Bloomberg highlights the rarity and specificity of the request to Trump, whereas NDTV frames it as part of Xi’s consistent approach since taking power.