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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te issued a five-point statement Sunday saying Taiwan "will not, under pressure, give up national sovereignty and dignity" following a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te issued a five-point statement Sunday saying Taiwan "will not, under pressure, give up national sovereignty and dignity" following a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.

Trump told reporters he had made "no commitment either way" on Taiwan after meeting Xi, who reportedly said the Taiwan question was the "most important issue in China-US relations" and warned mishandling it could push both nations into conflict.

Trump told reporters he had made "no commitment either way" on Taiwan after meeting Xi, who reportedly said the Taiwan question was the "most important issue in China-US relations" and warned mishandling it could push both nations into conflict.

Trump indicated he had not yet decided whether to approve an $11 billion arms package to Taiwan that was already cleared by Congress, saying "I may do it. I may not do it." A second package worth roughly $14 billion also awaits his approval.

Trump indicated he had not yet decided whether to approve an $11 billion arms package to Taiwan that was already cleared by Congress, saying "I may do it. I may not do it." A second package worth roughly $14 billion also awaits his approval.

Lai stated that Taiwan-U.S. security cooperation and arms sales, grounded in the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act, are "key elements" in maintaining regional stability and serve as a deterrent against actions that undermine peace.

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Lai stated that Taiwan-U.S. security cooperation and arms sales, grounded in the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act, are "key elements" in maintaining regional stability and serve as a deterrent against actions that undermine peace.

Trump said the U.S. was "not looking to have somebody go independent" in reference to Taiwan, adding he was not seeking conflict and wanted both sides to "cool down." He noted the U.S. is approximately 9,500 miles from the island.

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Trump said the U.S. was "not looking to have somebody go independent" in reference to Taiwan, adding he was not seeking conflict and wanted both sides to "cool down." He noted the U.S. is approximately 9,500 miles from the island.

Lai described China as the "root cause of regional instability," citing its expanded military activities around Taiwan, including large-scale drills and grey zone coercion, while expressing willingness for dialogue "on the premise of equality and dignity."

Lai described China as the "root cause of regional instability," citing its expanded military activities around Taiwan, including large-scale drills and grey zone coercion, while expressing willingness for dialogue "on the premise of equality and dignity."

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