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This came after US President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence following his high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Chinese President Xi Jinping looks at US President Donald Trump as they attend a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. (AFP photo)
Taiwan on Saturday said it is an “independent" nation, hours after US President Donald Trump warned the democratic island against declaring formal independence following his high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Speaking after talks in Beijing, Trump said Xi does not want a war over Taiwan and suggested that Taiwanese independence could trigger a serious confrontation. Trump also stressed that the US does not need another conflict “9,500 miles away."
This signalled a possible shift in US policy towards Taiwan after Xi reportedly warned Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to “clashes and even conflicts" between China and the United States. Despite recognising the “one China policy", the US remains Taiwan’s largest and most important international backer.
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