Taiwan's president says island 'will never be sacrificed or traded' in stern rebuke of China
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has firmly stated that the island will not be sacrificed or traded, responding to concerns raised by a recent summit between U.S. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He emphasized Taiwan's commitment to its sovereignty and democratic way of life, labeling China as the root cause of regional instability. Lai's remarks come amid fears of a potential Chinese invasion following the summit discussions.
- ▪Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te issued a five-point message of independence, rebuking China.
- ▪He stated that Taiwan will not give up its national sovereignty under pressure.
- ▪Lai's comments were a direct response to the Trump-Xi summit that raised invasion concerns.
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TAIWAN Taiwan's president says island 'will never be sacrificed or traded' in stern rebuke of China Lai's remarks are his first direct response to the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing that raised invasion concerns By Eric Mack Fox News Published May 17, 2026 12:35pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video General Jack Keane warns of China's ambitions on Taiwan Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Kenae warns that Trump advisors fear China's ambition to target Taiwan within five years, highlighting U.S. military overextension amid commitments in Europe and the Middle East. Keane details China's military dominance and technological objectives in Taiwan. He also discusses the U.S.
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