Trump Warns Xi on Taiwan Status Quo, Says Decision is 'Up to Xi'
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CNBC TV18•09-01-2026, 06:29
Trump Warns Xi on Taiwan Status Quo, Says Decision is 'Up to Xi'
- •Donald Trump stated China's actions on Taiwan are 'up to' President Xi Jinping, but he would be 'very unhappy' with a change in status quo.
- •Trump believes Xi views Taiwan as part of China and hopes Xi won't make a move during his presidency, which ends in 2029.
- •He dismissed Venezuela as a precedent, stating Taiwan doesn't pose the same threat to China as Maduro's government did to the US.
- •A US strategy document aims to prevent conflict over Taiwan and the South China Sea by strengthening US and allies' military power.
- •China considers Taiwan its internal affair, while the US, lacking formal ties, is Taiwan's key international backer.
Why It Matters: Trump warns China on Taiwan's status, leaving ultimate decision to Xi while downplaying immediate threat.
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