Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against declaring formal independence following his visit to China. During the trip, Trump claimed to have secured significant trade deals, although details were lacking. He emphasized the importance of maintaining stability in U.S.-China relations and expressed a desire for both sides to avoid conflict over Taiwan.
- ▪Trump warned Taiwan against declaring independence after his visit to China.
- ▪He claimed to have made fantastic trade deals, including a purchase of 200 Boeing jets.
- ▪Trump invited Xi Jinping to visit Washington, indicating a desire for stability in U.S.-China relations.
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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, Friday, as he returns from a trip to Beijing, China. AP-YonhapBEIJING — President Donald Trump warned Taiwan, Friday, against declaring formal independence after a visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pressed him against U.S. support to the self-ruling island.Trump ended a state visit claiming to have made "fantastic" trade deals, although the details were vague and he did not appear to secure any breakthrough with China over his stalemated war with Iran.He invited President Xi Jinping to pay a reciprocal visit to Washington in September, signalling both sides will likely seek stability in the often turbulent relationship between the world's two largest economies.On a key issue for Xi, Trump made clear he opposed a…
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