Taiwan says it is a ‘sovereign’ nation with US ‘security commitment’ after Trump’s warning

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Taiwan says it is a ‘sovereign’ nation with US ‘security commitment’ after Trump’s warning

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Taiwan on Saturday maintained it is a "sovereign and independent" nation and that US arms sales were part of Washington's security commitment to the island. The foreign ministry statement came a day after President. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Taiwan says it is a ‘sovereign’ nation with US ‘security commitment’ after Trump’s warning
France 24
France 24
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5/16/2026

Taiwan says it is a ‘sovereign’ nation with US ‘security commitment’ after Trump’s warning

Taiwan on Saturday maintained it is a "sovereign and independent" nation and that US arms sales were part of Washington's security commitment to the island. The foreign ministry statement came a day after President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence following his meeting with Chinese.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te stands to the right of the picture waving and smiling at his party HQ in Taipei. Behind him is a green backdrop with Chinese lettering.
BBC News
BBC News
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5/16/2026

Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning

Taiwan has insisted it is a sovereign, independent nation, after US President Donald Trump cautioned it against formally declaring independence from China. Trump's remarks came after a two-day summit in Beijing, after which he said he had "made no commitment either way" about the self-governing island - which China.