Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president
Summary
Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, said Taiwan will not start conflict or give up its independence after a meeting between President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping focused on Taiwan. President Lai confirmed Taiwan sees itself as a sovereign country but wants to avoid conflict and maintain peaceful relations with China under fair terms.Key Facts
- Taiwan considers itself a sovereign and independent democratic country.
- President Lai said Taiwan will not provoke conflict or give up its national sovereignty and dignity.
- Beijing claims Taiwan as part of China and considers it a major issue in China-U.S. relations.
- President Trump and Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan during their summit, with Trump saying he does not want Taiwan to declare independence.
- The U.S. remains Taiwan’s strongest ally and sells arms to Taiwan to help it defend itself.
- In December, the U.S. approved $11 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, one of the largest such deals.
- China has increased military pressure on Taiwan, including drills simulating blockades around the island.
- Taiwan wants to keep peace and promote dialogue with China on equal and respectful terms but rejects forced unification.
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