Trump and Xi held their first confirmed name of Mr. Trump’s second presidential time period in June. File | Photo Credit: AP
“I will tell you, you know, you have a very similar thing with President Xi of China and Taiwan, but I don’t believe there’s any way it’s going to happen as long as I’m here. We’ll see,” Mr. Trump mentioned throughout an interview on Fox News’ “Special Report.”
“He told me, ‘I will never do it as long as you’re president.’ President Xi told me that, and I said, ‘Well, I appreciate that,’ but he also said, ‘But I am very patient, and China is very patient.’,” Mr. Trump mentioned. Mr. Trump and Mr. Xi held their first confirmed name of Mr. Trump’s second presidential time period in June. Mr. Trump additionally mentioned in April that Mr. Xi had referred to as him however didn’t specify when that decision befell. China views Taiwan as its personal territory and has vowed to “reunify” with the democratic and individually ruled island, by pressure if needed. Taiwan strongly objects to China’s sovereignty claims.
The Chinese Embassy in Washington on Friday described the subject of Taiwan as “the most important and sensitive issue” in China-U.S. relations.
“The U.S. government should adhere to the one-China principle and the three U.S.-China joint communiqués, handle Taiwan-related issues prudently, and earnestly safeguard China-U.S. relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait,” embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu mentioned in a press release.
Although Washington is Taiwan’s predominant arms provider and worldwide backer, the U.S. — like most international locations — has no formal diplomatic ties with the island.
Published – August 16, 2025 10:31 am IST
