Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?
Donald Trump recently warned Taiwan against pursuing independence during an interview, emphasizing the need for both Taiwan and China to cool down tensions. His comments have prompted responses from Taiwan, which maintains that it does not see the necessity for a formal declaration of independence. The situation is complicated by China's historical claims over Taiwan and its increasing military pressure on the island.
- ▪Trump's warning to Taiwan came after a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- ▪Taiwan's government asserts that it considers itself an independent country without needing a formal declaration of independence.
- ▪China has intensified military drills and diplomatic isolation efforts against Taiwan in recent years.
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Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to? 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTessa WongAsia Digital ReporterAlex WROBLEWSKI / AFP via Getty ImagesTrump's comments have sparked a flurry of responses from TaiwanHours after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last week, Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Taiwan against pursuing independence."I'm not looking to have somebody go independent. And, you know, we're supposed to travel 9,500 miles to fight a war. I'm not looking for that. I want them to cool down.
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