Trump Urges Taiwan to Avoid Independence After Meeting Xi

Donald Trump told Fox News that he does not want Taiwan to declare formal independence following his two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. He stressed that the United States remains bound by law to help Taiwan defend itself but does not support a unilateral move toward independence. Trump said he discussed an $11 billion arms package with Xi and has yet to decide whether to approve it. The Chinese leader warned that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to conflict with the US. Taiwan’s foreign minister said Taipei will continue deepening ties with Washington to safeguard its interests. In a personal remark, the poster argued that US allies should reconsider their reliance on America’s protection, citing Trump’s praise for leaders like Putin, Xi and Kim Jong Un.

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