Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.
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Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.
Taiwan's Presidential Office reiterated that the island is an 'independent democratic country' following U.S. President Donald Trump's warning against a formal declaration of independence.
U.S. President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence, following a warning by Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a summit in Beijing.
Taiwan's foreign ministry responded to President Trump's warning against declaring independence, reaffirming the island's status as a 'sovereign democratic country.'
Taiwan declared itself an 'independent' nation following U.S. President Donald Trump's warning against declaring formal independence.
Taiwan asserted its independence after U.S. President Donald Trump cautioned the island against declaring formal independence.
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