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Trump Says U.S. Policy on Taiwan Unchanged After China Summit
President Trump stated that U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains the same following his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He described a pending arms sales package as leverage in negotiations and warned Taipei against moves toward formal independence.
May 17, 4:14 AM·1m read1 source
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U.S. policy toward Taiwan has not changed after his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. U.S. forces 9,500 miles to fight a war and referred to a pending $14 billion arms sales package as a negotiating tool. Trump also warned the government in Taipei against any push for formal independence.
The remarks came after his official visit with Xi, during which the two leaders discussed bilateral issues.
The president described the arms package as leverage rather than a fixed commitment. U.S. Taiwan has maintained that it is already independent, according to statements reported by multiple outlets. U.S. continues to supply defensive weapons under existing legal frameworks without recognizing formal independence.
Trump's comments follow a pattern of public remarks on cross-strait issues during his current term. No new policy documents or executive orders were issued alongside the interview.
