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Xi Pressures US on Taiwan Ahead of Trump Talks

9/30/2025

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Xi Urges US Unity

Xi Jinping urges United States to oppose Taiwan independence, a win for Beijing.
He aims to press it via trade talks with Trump.
The United States maintains strategic ambiguity, backing Taiwan without recognizing independence.
Xi sets a 2027 deadline for action against Taiwan.
Upcoming Xi-Trump talks may shape policy for Taiwan, as Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung seeks UN recognition.

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Guo Jiakun Defends Taiwan

Guo Jiakun stated Taiwan's status is a core Chinese interest and urged the United States to oppose Taiwan independence.
He said the one-China principle is essential for China–U.S. relations and criticized U.S. lawmakers over Taiwan's participation in the United Nations (UN).
He reiterated that UNGA Resolution 2758 affirms Taiwan as part of China and dismissed dual representation as invalid.

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Historical Context

In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 recognized the People's Republic of China as the legitimate representative of China, effectively sidelining Taiwan. This resolution has underpinned China's claim over Taiwan, which Xi Jinping recently reiterated amid U.S. strategic ambiguity. The ongoing discussions could significantly impact U.S.-China relations and Taiwan's international standing.

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Xi Urges US Unity

Xi Jinping urges United States to oppose Taiwan independence, a win for Beijing.
He aims to press it via trade talks with Trump.
The United States maintains strategic ambiguity, backing Taiwan without recognizing independence.
Xi sets a 2027 deadline for action against Taiwan.
Upcoming Xi-Trump talks may shape policy for Taiwan, as Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung seeks UN recognition.

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