In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Taiwan

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In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’

Following a visit from US President Donald Trump to China, Taiwan stated it is 'sovereign and independent' while planning to maintain the cross-strait status quo. This statement came after Trump expressed in an interview his desire not to see Taiwan declare independence. The issue of Taiwan's sovereignty has been a contentious topic between Beijing and Taipei since the Chinese civil war in the 1940s.

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