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China Refuses to Renounce Force Over Taiwan Tensions

10/29/2025

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On October 29, 2025, a Chinese spokesperson stated that China absolutely will not renounce the use of force regarding Taiwan.
Tsai Ming-yen, Director-General of Taiwan's National Security Bureau, dismissed the "one country, two systems" model as unsupported in Taiwan and harmful to sovereignty.
Lin Chia-lung, Taiwan's Foreign Minister, expressed confidence in stable U.S.-Taiwan relations ahead of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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On October 29, 2025, a Chinese spokesperson stated that China absolutely will not renounce the use of force regarding Taiwan.
Tsai Ming-yen, Director-General of Taiwan's National Security Bureau, dismissed the "one country, two systems" model as unsupported in Taiwan and harmful to sovereignty.
Lin Chia-lung, Taiwan's Foreign Minister, expressed confidence in stable U.S.-Taiwan relations ahead of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.