Trump's Taiwan Stance: "It's Up to Xi" on Island's Future
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Firstpost•09-01-2026, 12:49
Trump's Taiwan Stance: "It's Up to Xi" on Island's Future
- •Donald Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping will decide Taiwan's fate, marking a potential shift in US policy.
- •Trump expressed he would be "very unhappy" if the status quo changed but believes Xi won't act while he is president.
- •He distinguished the China-Taiwan situation from Venezuela, citing different threats like gang members and drugs.
- •The US traditionally supports Taiwan's territorial integrity, despite having no formal diplomatic ties.
- •China considers Taiwan its own territory, a claim Taiwan rejects, making it a long-standing irritant in US-China relations.
Why It Matters: Trump suggests Taiwan's future is Xi's decision, but hopes for no change in status quo during his presidency.
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