Taiwan reaffirms its independence after Trump’s warning

The Taiwanese government claims its independence in response to statements by US President Donald Trump, who warned against any declaration of independence that could trigger a war with Beijing, “Taiwan is a democratic, sovereign and independent nation, not subordinate to the People’s Republic of China,” the Taiwanese Foreign Ministry said, adding that the sale of arms is part of the US security commitments to Taiwan and that, in this regard, Washington’s policy remains “unchanged”.

Trump denied that Xi Jinping’s warning about Taiwan was a “threat” to the United Statesas many commentators, including republicans, have pointed out. In an interview with Fox News recorded in Beijing, the tycoon responded to those who criticized the visit, including his former strategist Steve Bannon who spoke of a “clear threat”.
“Beijing doesn’t want Taiwan’s independence. And I want Taipei to calm down and China to calm down,” he added.

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