Rubio says US policy toward Taiwan is 'unchanged' after Trump's meeting with Xi
Rubio said Beijing raised Taiwan, and he warned that forcing reunification would bring global repercussions.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where Xi warned that Taiwan is the "most important issue in China-U.S. relations" and that mishandling it could lead to clashes and conflicts.
- Despite Trump praising Xi as a "great leader" and "friend," the Chinese leader expressed hope to avoid conflict, questioning whether the two nations could "transcend the Thucydides Trap" regarding major power competition.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains "unchanged," warning it would be a "terrible mistake" for China to use force, prompting Taiwan to express gratitude for Washington's "long-term support."
- Discussions focused on economic cooperation, with both sides agreeing the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, while reviewing the trade truce aimed at stemming fentanyl precursor chemicals into the United States.
- Xi signaled a welcoming tone to business leaders regarding profits, though consultant George Chen, a partner at The Asia Group, noted the Chinese leader has made his "red line" regarding Taiwan "crystal clear.
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Rubio says US's Taiwan policy 'unchanged' despite Xi's warning
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the U.S. position toward Taiwan is “unchanged” after discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Beijing has long insisted that Taiwan is a part of China, with this insistence serving as the main area of contention with the United States. When asked if the U.S. had changed its position toward Taiwan after a meeting between President Donald Trump and Xi, Rubio indicated the meeting was irreleva…
Marco Rubio dismisses Chinese President Xi Jinping’s warning of a potential clash over Taiwan
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Chinese warnings of a conflict over Taiwan during the summit in Beijing have not altered the U.S. policy of supporting the island democracy.
Mismanagement of this issue could lead to conflict, said President Xi Jinping to Donald Trump, according to a Beijing report.
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