A Feb. 4 phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping has renewed concern in Taiwan that cross-strait issues could become a bargaining chip as Washington and Beijing negotiate on trade and security.
In the days that followed, U.S. and Taiwanese officials emphasized that policies have not changed. A U.S. State Department spokesperson told The Epoch Times on Feb. 8 that the administration’s commitment to Taiwan remains unchanged and urged Beijing to stop pressuring the island.
“This Administration has been very clear that the enduring U.S. commitment to Taiwan continues, as it has for over four decades,” the spokesperson said. “We urge Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan and instead engage in meaningful dialogue with Taiwan.”…
After Trump–Xi Call, US Reaffirms Taiwan Commitment as Arms Sales Remain a Flashpoint
