Donald Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, emphasizing that the United States will not intervene in case of conflict.

In a televised interview, American President Donald Trump warned Taiwan not to declare independence, expressing his concern about possible consequences. While in China, where he discussed with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump stated that he does not want Taiwan to believe that the United States will intervene militarily in the event of a declaration of independence.

He emphasized that he has not made a decision regarding a possible arms sale to Taiwan, mentioning that discussions with Xi Jinping did not lead to firm commitments. This statement comes in a context of rising tensions between China and Taiwan, and Trump wanted to clarify the United States' position on this delicate issue.