New Delhi: In a significant development, the Xi Jinping-led Chinese government has issued its first official response to US President Donald Trump’s remarks on Taiwan. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday said Beijing has taken note of Trump’s comments regarding Taiwan. Rejecting the idea of Taiwan being an independent country, Guo Jiakun said that Taiwan is, and will always remain, a part of China.
During Donald Trump’s visit to China, Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly maintained a very tough stance over the Taiwan issue. Following the visit, the US reportedly halted an arms package intended for Taiwan.
China warns the US over Taiwan
Responding to Trump’s remarks during a regular press briefing, Guo said, “Taiwan is an inseparable part of China’s territory; it has never been a country, nor will it ever become one in the future.” He further added that seeking independence through support from foreign powers would not be beneficial and that national reunification remains the only path toward a brighter future.
Meanwhile, Xi Jinping had warned Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to “confrontation and even conflict” between the two countries.
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What did Trump say about Taiwan’s independence?
US President Donald Trump appears to have taken a softer stance on Taiwan’s independence following his recent visit to Beijing, a move that seems to have pleased China. After concluding his state visit to China, Trump adopted an ambiguous position on the Taiwan issue. During an interview with Fox News, Trump said that the United States does not want anyone to say, “Let’s become independent because America is supporting us.”
The American leader also appeared uncertain about approving an $11 billion US arms package for Taiwan.
US remains silent on Taiwan
Regarding Trump’s Beijing visit, the White House released a fact sheet stating that the US and China have agreed to establish boards on trade and investment and to build a strategically stable relationship based on fair and reciprocal cooperation.
The fact sheet, released on Sunday, said China would address US concerns over supply chain shortages related to rare earth metals and other critical minerals, including yttrium, scandium, neodymium, and indium.
However, the document made no mention of Taiwan.
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