16 May, 09:43··

Taiwan Rejects Trump's Warning

Taiwan strongly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments regarding its independence following a summit with China. The Taiwanese government declared itself a ‘sovereign and independent democratic nation,’ criticizing Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. would intervene in a potential conflict. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China over Taiwan’s status and U.S. arms sales to the island.

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