Trump Warns Taiwan Against Declaring Independence Hours After Summit with China's Xi The recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has left many wondering about the future of US China relations, particularly when it comes to Taiwan.
In a warning that some might view as a veiled threat, Trump cautioned Taipei against formally declaring independence from China.
The US has long walked a tightrope in its relationship with Beijing and Taipei, bound by law to provide Taiwan with military aid while maintaining diplomatic ties with China, which claims the island as part of its territory.