General · 16 May 2026

Trump warns Taiwan against independence declaration

The US does not support Taiwan formally declaring independence, a move China warns could lead to conflict. US President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against this on Friday, after his two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump told Fox News he wants both sides to "cool down" tensions, reiterating US policy had not changed.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 May 2026 at 3:45

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