Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
U.S. President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against declaring independence following his visit to China, where he discussed trade deals with President Xi Jinping. Trump emphasized the importance of stability in U.S.-China relations and expressed reluctance to engage in military conflict over Taiwan. While he claimed to have secured significant trade agreements, details remained unclear, and discussions on Iran and human rights issues were less fruitful.
- ▪Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after his visit to China.
- ▪He claimed to have made fantastic trade deals, including an initial commitment from China to buy 200 Boeing aircraft.
- ▪Trump invited Xi for a reciprocal visit to Washington, signaling a desire for stability in U.S.-China relations.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (May 15, 2026) warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after concluding his visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pressed him not to support the self-ruling island.Mr. Trump ended the 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 on Iran.Mr. Trump invited Mr. Xi for 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 Mr. Xi, Mr.
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