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Taiwan Says It Is Already ‘Independent’ After Trump Warning

  • Taiwan's parliament approved a $25 billion defense budget primarily aimed at purchasing US weapons for deterrence against regional threats.
  • Trump indicated that US arms sales to Taiwan could be used as a negotiating chip with China.
  • The US recognizes only Beijing officially but maintains ambiguous support for Taiwan's security under the Taiwan Relations Act.
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The recent talks in Beijing between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump ended with a harsh warning for Taiwan: not to expect a "white military check from the US. On Saturday, the government of Taipei reacted, Potítico. Taiwan "is a sovereign and independent democratic nation and is not subordinated to the Republic ...

·Romania
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After meeting with Xi Jinping, the U.S. President said that the island should not make a declaration of independence

·São Paulo, Brazil
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Taiwan says is an 'independent' nation, after Trump's warning

·Saudi Arabia
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After having been tacked throughout Donald Trump's visit to China, Taiwan wanted to reaffirm its independence

·France
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ANSA broke the news in Italy on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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