Politics · 16 May 2026
Trump warns Taiwan against independence declaration
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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.
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