Taiwan says is an ‘independent’ nation, after Trump’s warning
Taiwan declared itself an 'independent' nation following a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump against formal independence. The statement from Taiwan's Foreign Ministry emphasized its sovereignty and the importance of U.S. arms sales for its defense. Tensions remain high as China continues to assert its claim over Taiwan, with military pressure increasing in recent years.
- ▪Taiwan's Foreign Ministry stated that the island is a sovereign and independent democratic nation.
- ▪President Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence during his state visit to Beijing.
- ▪Taiwan's Parliament approved a $25 billion defense spending bill for U.S. weapons.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 14 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Taiwan says it is an independent nation after Trump arms sale remarks — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning — BBC News
- ▪ Taiwan says it is already ‘independent’ after Trump warning — Japan Times
- ▪ Trump's independence warning prompts response from Taiwan — Euronews
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Taiwan said on Saturday (May 16, 2026) it is an "independent" nation, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump warned the democratic island against declaring formal independence.Mr. Trump wrapped up a state visit to Beijing on Friday (May 15, 2026) where Chinese President Xi Jinping had pressed him not to support Taiwan, which China claims is part of its territory.Taiwan depends heavily on U.S. security backing to deter China from carrying out its threat to annex the island by force. China, U.S. should be ‘partners not rivals’, says Xi Jinping after meeting Donald TrumpTaiwan "is a sovereign and independent democratic nation, and is not subordinate to the People's Republic of China", Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.The Ministry also insisted that U.S.
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