Taiwan’s status explained: What China, the US and Taiwan say about independence
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This article outlines the historical context and current geopolitical positions of China, the United States, and Taiwan regarding Taiwan's independence status.
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- China views Taiwan as part of its territory and seeks reunification, while Taiwan functions as a de facto independent state with its own government and military.
- The United States maintains an unofficial relationship with Taiwan and remains committed to providing the island with defensive capabilities under the Taiwan Relations Act.
- Beijing continues to advocate for reunification, though no major Taiwanese political party currently supports the offered model of autonomy.
- The status remains a complex issue involving historical claims, international recognition, and strategic policy agreements.
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Donald Trump
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“not looking to have somebody say, 'Let's go independent because the United States is backing us'.”
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…the island. China has repeatedly demanded that the US end arms sales to Taiwan. In May after meeting Xi in Beijing, Trump said he was still considering whether to go ahead with new weapons sales and that the US was " not looking to have somebody say, 'Let's go independent because the United States is backing us'. " The US ended its formal defence alliance with Taiwan in 1979 and has since then had a policy of "strategic ambiguity" on whether it would come to Taipei's defence should Beijing attack. IS TAIWAN ALREADY AN…
Lai Ching-te
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“practical worker for Taiwan independence”
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…any attempts to change the name Republic of China. WHAT DOES TAIWAN'S PRESIDENT SAY ABOUT INDEPENDENCE? China detests Lai and calls him a "separatist". Before Lai was elected president he made comments about being a " practical worker for Taiwan independence ". Lai maintains he simply meant Taiwan is already an independent country. Published on September 25, 2026…
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