Taiwan asserts sovereignty and independence in response to Trump

Taiwan has reaffirmed its status as “sovereign and independent” following remarks by US President Donald Trump, who indicated he does not support Taiwanese independence during an interview after his visit to China. Taiwan’s government stated it will maintain the “cross-strait status quo” and emphasized that the US position on the island remains unchanged. Trump also expressed uncertainty about an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, while reiterating that China’s military threat is a significant concern for the region.

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