During his visit to China, Donald Trump revealed that he chose not to provide a direct response to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s inquiry about the United States’ stance on defending Taiwan in the event of an attack from China. When questioned by a reporter about his position, President Trump maintained his silence, stating that only he knows the answer to such a query and emphasizing his discretion on the matter.
Following a series of engagements, including a state banquet and official discussions with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, President Trump concluded his visit to China. Both the Chinese foreign ministry and the White House reported positive outcomes from the meetings, highlighting discussions on economic cooperation and mutual agreements reached on various issues.
Regarding Iran, President Trump conveyed that both the US and China share similar concerns about the situation in Iran and aspire to prevent the country from acquiring nuclear weapons. The issue of Taiwan was also addressed during the discussions, with Xi cautioning Trump about the potential consequences of mishandling Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of maintaining stable relations. The US reiterated its longstanding stance of not supporting Taiwan’s independence, as affirmed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
