Trump says he 'made no commitment either way' on Taiwan at China talks

Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: United States

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Trump says he 'made no commitment either way' on Taiwan at China talks

US President Donald Trump stated he made 'no commitment either way' regarding Taiwan during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump noted that Xi directly asked if the US would defend Taiwan, but he opted not to respond. He also mentioned he would make a decision on arms sales to Taiwan after consulting with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te.

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