The Chinese government accused Taiwan and President Lai Ching-te of "separatism" after an interview in which he praised Donald Trump.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has been harshly criticized by the Chinese government after he praised Donald Trump in the context of relations with China. China, which considers Taiwan an integral part of its territory, labeled Lai a "separatist" and rejected offers for dialogue. His statements about China's military threats and the call for recognition of Taiwan's independence have been described by Beijing as "absurd" and "diplomatic prostitution." The Chinese government warned that Taiwan's independence efforts are doomed to fail.