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Trump Keeps Taiwan Defense Stance Ambiguous Amid China Tensions

11/3/2025

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President Donald Trump did not confirm whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan against China, stating that President Xi Jinping knows his stance.
Trump highlighted the importance of maintaining surprise in military strategies and noted that Taiwan was not discussed in his recent meeting with Xi.
A Chinese official reiterated that military action against Taiwan is still a possibility.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed concerns about concessions to China regarding Taiwan.
Trump suggested on Truth Social that his meeting with Xi might result in a new trade deal.

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President Donald Trump did not confirm whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan against China, stating that President Xi Jinping knows his stance.
Trump highlighted the importance of maintaining surprise in military strategies and noted that Taiwan was not discussed in his recent meeting with Xi.
A Chinese official reiterated that military action against Taiwan is still a possibility.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed concerns about concessions to China regarding Taiwan.
Trump suggested on Truth Social that his meeting with Xi might result in a new trade deal.