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Outside ASEAN: Trump Issues Strong Warning to Taiwan Over Independence Moves, Citing Risks of Conflict with China.

Taiwan has insisted it is a sovereign, independent nation, after US President Donald Trump cautioned it against formally declaring independence from China, Trump remarks came after 2-days summit to China.

The remarks have drawn mixed reactions. In Taiwan, supporters of closer ties with the U.S. welcomed the focus on their security, while pro-independence groups expressed disappointment, arguing that Taiwan has every right to determine its own future.

Regional analysts note that Trump’s position reflects a longstanding balance in U.S. policy: supporting Taiwan’s defense while avoiding actions that could trigger war. However, his direct warning marks a rare and forceful public statement, designed to deter unilateral moves from either side.

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