Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
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During bilateral talks in Beijing, Trump said he made "no commitment either way" on Taiwan when Xi Jinping asked directly if the US would defend the island, responding that he doesn't discuss such matters. Trump also stated he would make a determination "over a fairly short period" on whether to proceed with a previously announced $11 billion weapons sale to Taiwan, which China opposes, saying he would consult Taiwan's president first. The discussions highlight the ongoing tension between the US commitment to defend Taiwan under law and its efforts to maintain diplomatic relations with China, which claims Taiwan as its territory.