Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
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Notable Quotes
"I'm not looking to have somebody go independent."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I want them to cool down."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-US relations."
— Xi Jinping , Politician
"[Xi] doesn't want to see a war."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Nothing's changed. I will say this: I'm not looking to have somebody go independent."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Mishandling the issue of Taiwan could push the United States and China toward conflict."
— Xi Jinping , Politician
"whether the two countries can work together to meet challenges and bring greater stability to the world"
— Xi Jinping , Politician
"He controls 1.4 billion people with an iron fist. I mean, he’s a brilliant guy, whether you like it or not."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I want Beijing and Taipei to cool down tensions over the self-governing island."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I want Beijing and Taipei to 'cool down' tensions over the self-governing island."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I'm not looking to have somebody go independent."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I'm not looking to have somebody go independent."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Neutral. This has been going on for years."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I want them to cool down. I want China to cool down."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"No, I don't think so. I believe we'll be fine. [Xi] doesn't want to see a war."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Arms sales between Taiwan and the United States are not only part of the US security commitment to Taiwan."
— Karen Kuo , Other
"mutual respect is the key to whether the relationship can advance steadily."
— Xi , Politician
"Taiwan...is the most significant and precarious issue in US-China relations."
— Xi , Politician
Key People
Chen Ming-chi is the Deputy Foreign Minister of Taiwan.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Karen Kuo is the spokeswoman for Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.
President of Taiwan.
Foreign Minister of Taiwan.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Donald Trump is the former President of the United States.
Xi is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
President Trump cautioned Taiwan against expecting unconditional U.S. military support if it provokes conflict, following a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to conflict between the U.S. and China, as President Trump remained silent on the matter.
During talks, Xi Jinping emphasized that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to conflicts, while President Trump avoided commenting on the matter.
The summit in Beijing highlighted Taiwan as a potential flashpoint, with Xi Jinping warning of possible conflicts if the issue is mishandled.
U.S. President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China, stating he is 'not looking to have somebody go independent' after his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
U.S. President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China, stating he is 'not looking to have somebody go independent' after his two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he is 'not looking for Taiwan to go independent' after his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, noting that Xi 'feels very strongly' about the island and 'doesn't want to see a movement for independence.'
Following his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence, stating he doesn't want to travel 9,500 miles to fight Taiwan's war.
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