Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
Trump said he made no commitment on defending Taiwan as Xi warned the island’s independence could trigger conflict, deepening doubts over U.S. security backing.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, questioning why the United States would defend the island 9,500 miles away.
- Xi had cautioned Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could push their two countries into "conflict," prompting Trump to tell Fox News host Brett Baier, "I'm not looking to have somebody go independent."
- Trump claimed to secure "fantastic" trade deals, including China's agreement to buy 200 Boeing jets, yet he acknowledged failing to persuade Xi to release imprisoned Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai.
- Invitations for a September reciprocal visit to Washington were extended, though Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that extending the one-year tariff truce "wasn't brought up" during discussions.
- Analysts suggest the summit prioritized optics over substantive outcomes as Beijing maintained a restrained posture, while the Chinese foreign ministry issued a statement on Iran urging that "shipping lanes should be reopened as soon as possible.
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Following a warning from Xi Jinping, the recent US President's statements cast doubt on the real will of the United States to support Taiwan against China. The Taiwanese government reaffirmed its independence this Saturday.
Just hours after leaving a summit with Xi Jinping, Trump made a new statement on Taiwan. It marks a reversal in US policy – and could be a violation of the law, an expert says.
Following the meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping, Taiwan's Foreign Ministry responded to warnings about independence.
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