China says US has 'gravely backpedaled' on Taiwan

China’s Foreign Ministry criticized the U.S. for removing a line opposing Taiwan independence from a fact sheet, accusing the U.S. of backpedaling on its stance and sending the wrong message to separatist forces. Taiwan split from China in 1949 but has never declared formal independence. The U.S., Taiwan’s strongest backer, recently changed its language regarding Taiwan independence, sparking concerns about shifts in policy under President Trump.

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