US EditionReport: Xi Wants Trump to Oppose Taiwan Independence
Xi Jinping seeks a formal U.S. statement opposing Taiwan independence, leveraging Trump’s trade deal eagerness amid concerns over Taiwan’s global semiconductor role.
- Ahead of a planned meeting in South Korea, Xi Jinping is pressing the U.S. for a clear statement rejecting Taiwan's independence.
- This push follows decades of U.S. strategic ambiguity and recent Biden administration removal, then reinstatement, of the phrase "does not support Taiwan independence" amid Chinese protests.
- Taiwan remains a major flashpoint, producing over 60% of the world’s semiconductors and maintaining close U.S. military ties, while China applies growing diplomatic and military pressure.
- Sarah Beran emphasized that Washington should only consider altering its language if there is clear and verifiable evidence of a significant decrease in Chinese military operations near Taiwan, as Beijing would otherwise interpret any change as a weakening of U.S. backing for Taiwan and its ruling Democratic Progressive Party.
- Any change could reshape geopolitical dynamics, alarm allies, provoke U.S. Congressional backlash, and affect regional stability amid ongoing U.S.-China trade and technology negotiations.
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