In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’
Summary
Taiwan said it is sovereign and independent but will keep the current situation with China, not declaring official independence. This statement responded to President Donald Trump’s recent visit to China, where he said he does not want Taiwan to become independent or cause a war with China.Key Facts
- Taiwan declared itself sovereign and independent but will maintain the "cross-strait status quo," avoiding an official independence declaration.
- President Donald Trump visited China and met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- Trump expressed he does not want Taiwan to declare independence or for the US to back such a move.
- Xi Jinping told Trump that Taiwan is the most important issue in China-US relations and warned Mishandling it could cause conflict.
- Trump said he made no commitment about Taiwan’s status and has not yet approved a new $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
- The US follows a "One China" policy but supports Taiwan with arms sales under a 1979 law.
- Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the US position on Taiwan remains unchanged and that China’s military threat is the biggest regional insecurity.
- The US and Taiwan maintain close trade relationships despite the political tension.
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