In Phone Call Chinese President Xi Issues Blunt Warning To President Biden Over Taiwan: 'Play With Fire And You Will Get Burned'

 

Daily Mail: 'Play with fire and you will get burned': China's Xi's fierce warning to Biden on Taiwan in two-hour call as tensions reach boiling point and White House braces for potential military response to Nancy Pelosi's trip 

* President Joe Biden spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday morning amid rising tensions with Taiwan 

* Xi said during the two-hour call, according to Chinese state media: 'Those who play with fire will only get burnt. Hope the U.S. side can see this clearly' 

* The call is the fifth time the leaders spoke since Biden took office last year 

* Chinese press reports that Taiwan will 'bear the wrath of Beijing' should House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island go forward 

China's President Xi Jinping warned Joe Biden 'those who play with fire will get burned' during a two-hour call Thursday morning amid rising tensions over Taiwan, according to Chinese state media. 

The fifth call between the world leaders since President Biden took office comes amid simmering tensions and a potential impending visit to Taiwan from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.  

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WNU Editor: It looks like this phone call did not end well. 

Chinese President Xi Issues Blunt Warning To President Biden Over Taiwan: 'Play With Fire And You Will Get Burned'  

Xi gives Biden fiery warning on Taiwan, Beijing says -- AP 

In call with Biden Xi warns against 'playing with fire' over Taiwan -- Reuters  

Xi Jinping tells Joe Biden not to ‘play with fire’ over Taiwan in two-hour call -- The Guardian  

Biden, Xi hold talks as concerns over Pelosi visiting Taiwan grow -- DW  

Xi warns Biden not to "play with fire" on Taiwan in 2-hour call -- Axios