Trump Warns Taiwan on Independence

Donald Trump>>>, following a summit with Xi Jinping>>> in Beijing, cautioned Taiwan>>> against formally declaring independence from China>>>. He stated that the United States>>> is not looking for a war and wants both Taiwan>>> and China>>> to 'cool down'. In response, Taiwan>>> asserted its status as an 'independent' nation, emphasizing that it is not subordinate to the People's Republic of China>>>. The US President also indicated that he would make a determination on future arms sales to Taiwan>>>, viewing them as a 'negotiating chip'. Xi Jinping>>> had warned Donald Trump>>> that the Taiwan>>> question is critical to US-China>>> relations and could lead to conflict if mishandled. Taiwan>>>'s officials, including President Lai Ching-te>>>, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung>>>, and Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Mingjin>>>, reiterated Taiwan>>>'s sovereign status and the importance of US security commitments, while China>>> has continued its aggressive military actions around the island.