China has warned the United States against crossing its “red lines” on Taiwan, human rights and other issues ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s summit with US President Donald Trump.

Chinese Ambassador to the US Xie Feng issued the warning in an article published by the Communist Party’s official People’s Daily on Wednesday. Xi is due to visit Washington for talks with Trump as the two countries seek to stabilize strained relations.

Xie said successful management of differences requires good faith. He also urged Washington to stop using issues such as national security, economic imbalances and forced labour as grounds to constrain China.

“When China and the US cooperate, both benefit, but when they confront each other, both suffer,” Xie wrote, according to Reuters.

China Lists Four Core Red Lines

Xie said China’s sovereignty, security and development interests must not face interference.

He identified four issues that Beijing considers red lines: Taiwan, democracy and human rights, development paths and systems, and development rights.

The ambassador said China remains committed to peaceful development. He also called on the United States to pursue the same approach.

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Taiwan remains one of the most sensitive issues in US-China relations. Beijing claims Taiwan as part of China, while Taiwan’s government rejects China’s sovereignty claims. The United States does not maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan but provides military support for the island’s self-defence.

Taiwan Remains Key Summit Issue

The Taiwan dispute is expected to feature prominently in discussions between Trump and Xi.

China has repeatedly opposed US arms sales to Taiwan and has called on Washington to halt such transfers. Reuters reported that Xi is expected to press Trump on the issue during his Washington visit.

The Trump administration has also faced pressure over its approach to Taiwan. A US arms package worth about $14 billion has remained on hold, while Trump previously described the package as a potential negotiating tool.

The United States maintains its policy of unofficial relations with Taiwan while supporting the island’s ability to defend itself under US law.

Beijing Calls for Policy Stability

Xie described high-level diplomacy as an important stabilizing force in China-US relations.

He said differences between the two countries should not be feared. Instead, both sides should manage them through dialogue and cooperation.

A separate People’s Daily commentary also criticized Washington’s approach to China.

Published under the pen name “Zhong Sheng,” the commentary blamed what it described as US misconceptions about China and Washington’s continued focus on strategic competition for recent difficulties in bilateral relations.

The commentary called on both sides to maintain what it described as favourable momentum in their relationship.

It also urged the United States to maintain policy consistency, honour its commitments and provide greater certainty in bilateral relations.

Trump and Xi Set for Washington Talks

Xi is scheduled to visit the United States from September 23 to 25 at Trump’s invitation.

The two leaders are expected to discuss major issues affecting bilateral relations as well as wider international matters. China has said it wants to strengthen dialogue, manage differences and expand cooperation.

The summit comes as Washington and Beijing continue to deal with disputes involving trade, technology, Taiwan and security.

The latest warning from Beijing signals that Taiwan and other issues remain central to the discussions as the two presidents prepare for their meeting.