Taiwan to Trump: We are sovereign and independent
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Key Points:
- Taiwan's foreign ministry reaffirmed its status as a sovereign and independent democratic nation, rejecting subordination to the People's Republic of China.
- The statement was a direct response to U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks expressing reluctance to support Taiwanese independence or engage in conflict over Taiwan.
- Trump emphasized his desire to avoid war and encouraged both China and Taiwan to de-escalate tensions following his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- Chinese President Xi highlighted Taiwan as the most critical issue in China-U.S. relations and warned that mishandling it could lead to conflict.
- Despite not officially recognizing Taiwan, the U.S. continues to face criticism from China over arms sales to the island.