In a recent interview with CBS, President Trump revealed that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him that Beijing would not act on its long-held ambition to unify Taiwan with mainland China during his presidency. Trump stated, 'He has openly said, and his people have openly said at meetings, 'We would never do anything while President Trump is president.' This declaration comes as U.S. officials remain wary of China's intentions towards Taiwan, the self-governing island that Beijing claims as its territory. Although the conversations with Xi primarily revolved around U.S.-China trade tensions, Trump expressed confidence in this assurance from China. However, he declined to specify whether he would commit U.S. forces to defend Taiwan if attacked, as U.S. policy has historically favored 'strategic ambiguity'.
Trump Claims Xi Jinping Assured No Action on Taiwan
Trump Claims Xi Jinping Assured No Action on Taiwan
During a recent interview, President Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him that Beijing would not act on Taiwan while he is in office, emphasizing the ongoing complexities of U.S.-China relations and Taiwan's status.
In a recent interview, President Trump claimed that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him that China would refrain from any military action toward Taiwan during his presidency. The assertion came amid ongoing tensions regarding Taiwan's autonomy and U.S.-China relations. Trump stated that issues surrounding Taiwan were not discussed in their recent meetings, highlighting a focus on trade tensions instead. U.S. officials have long been cautious about China's intentions regarding Taiwan, and the situation continues to be monitored closely.
