Taiwan’s president says the island remains committed to peace despite rising tensions with China and renewed comments from Donald Trump. Lai Ching-te has said Taiwan will not provoke conflict with China but will also not give up its sovereignty or democratic way of life. In a statement posted on Facebook, Lai said Taiwan remains an…
Donald Trump says the US does not support Taiwan declaring formal independence from China. US President Donald Trump has warned Taiwan against pursuing formal independence just hours after concluding a major summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Speaking to Fox News after the two-day meeting, Trump said, “I’m not looking to have somebody…
Tensions rise as China warns Taiwan is the key flashpoint in its ties with the US. Taiwan has expressed concern after China described the island as the “biggest risk” in its relationship with the United States. The warning came during a phone call between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco…
