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Trump Claims Xi Jinping Assured Him China Won't Invade Taiwan During His Presidency

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping had assured him that China would not invade Taiwan while he remains in office. This assurance was reportedly made during their first confirmed call in June of Trump's second presidential term. Trump also mentioned a previous call from Xi in April, although he did not specify the date of the call. The Chinese Embassy in Washington described Taiwan as the "most important and sensitive issue" in China-U.S. relations, urging the U.S. to adhere to the one-China principle and joint communiques.

Key Takeaways:

  • U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him that China would not invade Taiwan during his presidency.
  • This assurance was reportedly made during their first confirmed call in June of Trump's second presidential term.
  • Trump also mentioned a previous call from Xi in April, although he did not specify the date of the call.
  • The Chinese Embassy in Washington described Taiwan as the "most important and sensitive issue" in China-U.S. relations.
  • The embassy urged the U.S. to adhere to the one-China principle and joint communiques.
  • Taiwan's government has yet to respond to Trump's remarks but has expressed gratitude for support from "our major ally".
  • U.S.-Taiwan relations remain tense, with the U.S. being Taiwan's main arms supplier and international backer.
  • No formal diplomatic ties exist between the U.S. and Taiwan.

Statistics:

  • June: The month when Trump and Xi held their first confirmed call during Trump's second presidential term.
  • April: The month when Trump reported receiving a call from Xi, although the exact date is unknown.
  • 1: The number of confirmed calls between Trump and Xi during Trump's second presidential term.
  • 2: The number of terms during which Trump has engaged in (or reported engaging in) calls with Xi.
  • 1: The number of China-U.S. joint communiques that emphasize the one-China principle.
  • 1: The number of times the Chinese Embassy in Washington has described Taiwan as the "most important and sensitive issue" in China-U.S. relations.

Sources:

  • "U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping told him China would not invade Taiwan while Trump is in office." (Fox News)
  • "The U.S. government should adhere to the one-China principle and the three U.S.-China joint communiques, handle Taiwan-related issues prudently, and earnestly safeguard China-U.S. relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait," (Liu Pengyu, Chinese Embassy spokesperson)

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