Xi presses Trump to take the next step on Taiwan: oppose independence
Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed his US counterpart Donald Trump to explicitly oppose Taiwan independence – a call that would require a shift in Washington’s long-standing position and further restraint on American arms sales to the island, according to analysts. During the meeting between the two leaders on Thursday, Xi said he hoped the US side would “adhere to the correct position of…
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged his US counterpart Donald Trump to explicitly oppose Taiwan independence during a recent meeting. The Chinese foreign ministry statement, which echoed Xi's call, marks an escalation in Beijing's push for Washington to adopt a more firm stance against Taiwan's pursuit of statehood. This push goes beyond the traditional Chinese demand to "not support" Taiwan independence, signaling Beijing's growing determination to shape US policy on the island.
Analysts noted that the heightened push comes as Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party has adopted a more aggressive stance, promoting a "two-state theory" in a more explicit manner. The White House has yet to provide its own account of the discussion. Chinese officials have long called on Washington to oppose Taiwan independence, but Xi's recent more explicit language suggests a heightened sense of urgency in Beijing.
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