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“We’ll Bomb Beijing if China ATTACKS Taiwan”-Trump; Xi Jinping Responds with Defiance

Smriti Singh by Smriti Singh
July 10, 2025
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A dramatic exchange between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has intensified tensions over Taiwan, raising alarms about a potential crisis in U.S.-China relations. According to audio obtained by CNN, Trump warned Xi during a 2024 fundraiser that the U.S. would “bomb Beijing” if China invaded Taiwan. Xi reportedly responded firmly: “No force on Earth can stop China from reclaiming Taiwan,” underscoring Beijing’s uncompromising position.

Trump’s Blunt Threats and Strategic Ambiguity

In the leaked recordings, Trump boasted about warning both Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he threatened to “bomb the hell out of Moscow” if Russia attacked Ukraine. On China, he claimed Xi took the Beijing threat only “10 percent” seriously—yet Trump insisted it was enough to deter action.

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Since returning to the office in 2025, Trump has offered mixed signals in Taiwan. While providing new military aid to Ukraine, he has criticized Taiwan’s dominance in semiconductors and called for Taipei to share more defense costs. Despite avoiding a firm pledge to defend the island, Trump’s aggressive rhetoric marks a harder stance toward Beijing, consistent with Washington’s long-standing policy of “strategic ambiguity.”

Xi Reaffirms China’s Taiwan Ambitions

Xi’s retort, widely circulated on the Chinese social media platform X, reaffirms Beijing’s long-standing position that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The Chinese military’s growing assertiveness—including deploying over 70 warships and two carriers near Taiwan in recent months—demonstrates its readiness to enforce that claim.

While China’s foreign ministry has not officially responded, state media coverage of Trump’s threats notably omitted Taiwan, suggesting internal censorship. China’s embassy in Washington declined to comment, leaving Xi’s bold statement as the most direct response so far.

Taiwan’s Growing Defense Posture

Amid rising tensions, Taiwan launched its largest-ever Han Kuang military drills on July 9, utilizing U.S.-provided systems like HIMARS to prepare for a potential Chinese assault. President Lai Ching-te, seen by Beijing as a separatist, has prioritized military readiness and international partnerships.

Global reaction has been swift on platforms like X, with observers calling the exchange a “geopolitical powder keg.” Some view Trump’s rhetoric as calculated bluster, while others fear it signals a dangerously volatile strategy.

Looming Regional and Global Consequences

This high-stakes exchange comes as Trump pushes new tariffs, including a proposed 500% duty on nations buying Russian energy—a move that could impact China directly. Coupled with ongoing trade friction and Beijing’s military buildup, the risk of escalation over Taiwan is growing.

As Taiwan fortifies its defenses and Washington recalibrates its strategy, the world watches nervously. With both Trump and Xi digging in, the stakes are rising in one of the world’s most dangerous geopolitical flashpoints.

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