Trump Warns Taiwan Against Declaring Independence After Xi Summit
US President Donald Trump has warned Taiwan against declaring independence, saying he wants Beijing and Taipei to “cool down” tensions over the self-governing island. The comments came shortly after Trump concluded a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington. Trump described the talks as “very successful,” though observers noted that despite choreographed ceremonies and diplomatic pageantry, the summit produced no concrete trade breakthroughs or policy shifts. Analysts suggest Trump’s swift warning to Taiwan following the summit signals a careful balancing act – demonstrating engagement with Beijing while avoiding further escalation on one of the most sensitive issues in US-China relations. The stance reflects the administration’s attempt to navigate great-power competition within the framework of the long-standing “One China” policy. ...