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US still opposes ‘forced, coercive’ changes to Taiwan’s status, Rubio says

US President Donald Trump did not confirm if the U.S. Would defend Taiwan against a potential attack from mainland China, stating, 'I don’t comment because I don’t ever want to put myself in that position' during a cabinet meeting.
Trump expressed pride in his 'great relationship' with President Xi Jinping while discussing the US-China dynamic, assuring that China 'won’t be able to take advantage of us'.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that Beijing understands America's military strength under Trump's leadership.
Trump mentioned he avoids making commitments about defense strategies as he wants to prevent an attack from happening.

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US still opposes ‘forced, coercive’ changes to Taiwan’s status, Rubio says

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday reaffirmed Washington’s opposition to attempts to alter Taiwan’s status through force or coercion. The pledge comes amid growing concerns about the military threat China poses to the democratically ruled island and worries that Taiwan may be sidelined as Washington looks to make deals with Beijing. In an interview with Fox News, Rubio said the best way to prevent a conflict in the Tai…

4 days ago·United States

Trump declines to comment on protecting Taiwan island, expresses welcome for Chinese investment in Cabinet meeting

During his first official Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump refused to comment when asked by a reporter's question about whether “the US would allow China to take control of Taiwan by force,” Instead, he responded by expressing his desire for Chinese investment in the US，Reuters reported.

4 days ago·Beijing, China

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Taipei Times

Trump refuses to say if he would defend Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

4 days ago·Taipei, Taiwan

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Time Magazine

What to Know About U.S.-Taiwan Relations

Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has chosen his words carefully when it comes to Taiwan. When a reporter pressed him on the U.S.-allied self-governing island that China claims as its own on Wednesday, Feb. 26, Trump refused to give a straightforward answer. “I never comment on that,” Trump said at the White House after being asked if the U.S. would ever allow China to take control of Taiwan by force. “I don’t want to ever put my…

4 days ago·United States

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Digi 24

How Trump responded to the question of whether he would allow China to take over Taiwan by force

US President Donald Trump refused to give a specific answer when asked whether the United States would ever allow China to take control of Taiwan by force.

4 days ago·Romania

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Focus Taiwan

Trump declines to commit to Taiwan's defense if China invades - Focus Taiwan

Washington, Feb. 26 (CNA) United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday again refused to make clear his stance on protecting Taiwan from a takeover by China during his presidency.

4 days ago·Taiwan

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