TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan did not come up during US President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, easing concerns in Taipei.

Trump confirmed Taiwan was not discussed, according to the Wall Street Journal. Instead, the talks focused on trade, with Trump announcing that the US would reduce tariffs on China in exchange for several concessions, per Reuters.

China agreed to step up measures against the flow of fentanyl into the US, increase purchases of US soybeans, and ease export restrictions on rare earths. Trump described the meeting as “amazing,” adding that tariffs would be reduced from 57% to 47%, per Reuters.

Ahead of the meeting, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) repeatedly addressed concerns over Taiwan’s potential abandonment, emphasizing the importance of the US–Taiwan relationship. In an interview on Tuesday, Lin expressed confidence in the stability of ties, citing the Six Assurances and the Taiwan Relations Act as key pillars of support, per Storm Media.

On Thursday, Lin reiterated confidence in strong communication between the US and Taiwan, assuring the public that Taiwan’s interests continue to be closely monitored, per UP Media.