Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting, Rubio: US Opposes Forcible Change to Taiwan Strait Status Quo

Washington, May 11 (CNA) The upcoming Trump-Xi meeting is expected to focus on the Taiwan issue. The U.S. Asia Pacific Media Hub posted today that Secretary of State Rubio stated that maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait is beneficial for the entire world, and the U.S. "does not wish to see any coercion or forcible change to the status quo."

The U.S. Asia Pacific Media Hub's tweet on social platform X read: "Secretary of State Rubio on the Taiwan issue: We believe that stability in the Taiwan Strait is good for China, the United States, and indeed the entire world, and this remains our position, which we will continue to support and advocate."

The image attached to the tweet further emphasized Rubio's point: "Our policy remains unchanged. We do not wish to see any coercion or forcible change to the status quo. We believe this would destabilize the world."

According to the hyperlink attached to the tweet, Rubio made these remarks on the 8th of this month at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See.

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China this week. White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly stated that Trump would arrive in Beijing on the evening of the 13th, attend a welcome ceremony and hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the morning of the 14th. In the afternoon, accompanied by Xi, he would visit the Temple of Heaven, and attend a state dinner in the evening. On the morning of the 15th, before his departure, Trump would have a tea talk and working lunch with Xi.

A senior U.S. official pointed out on the 10th that Trump and Xi continue to discuss Taiwan, and no change in U.S. policy is expected. (Translator: Yang Chao-Yen) 1150511

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