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Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
Trump said he does not want Taiwan to move toward independence and cast doubt on U.S. military involvement if China attacks.
- 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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The statement was made after negotiations with Xi Jinping.
For Xi Jinping, this is probably the most important summit result: after Trump's departure from China, Fox News broadcasts an interview in which US President Taiwan is a troublemaker – and thus supports Beijing's propaganda.
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The Taiwanese government responded to the US President's comments on the island's independence while stressing the need for military support against China.
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Leaning Left17Leaning Right13Center13Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left
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