# Xi’s Saber-rattling

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Podcast: [Kudlow](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kudlow-6272102)
Published: 2026-05-14T21:52:00+00:00
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According to reports, President Xi did a little saber-rattling over Taiwan with President Trump. More or less, he seemed to be saying if the U.S. doesn’t handle Taiwan properly, the two countries will clash – and put the relationship in great jeopardy. No one really knows what that means, forever and ever we’ve had a policy of strategic ambiguity, which amounts to an American defense of Taiwan’s autonomy and independence. I don’t think any of that is going to change. Nor do I think President Trump wants it to change; it’s not really negotiable. With Brett Velicovich, Marc Thiessen, Michael Faulkender, David Feith, EJ Antoni, and Lee Carter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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