Taiwan maintaining close contact with U.S. amid Trump-Xi meeting: Executive Yuan
In response to the meeting between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Taiwan's Executive Yuan stated it welcomes any moves that contribute to regional stability. It was emphasized that Taiwan's national security and diplomatic teams are maintaining close contact with the U.S., which has reaffirmed its firm support for Taiwan.
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(CNA, Taipei, 14th) As U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold talks in Beijing today, the Executive Yuan has stated that the government positively views any actions that contribute to regional stability and manage the risks potentially brought by authoritarian expansion. Throughout this process, Taiwan's national security and diplomatic teams have also maintained close contact with the U.S. side, which has repeatedly reiterated its firm position of support for Taiwan.
Trump and Xi met this morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi expressed his hope that 2026 would be a landmark year for building on the past and opening up the future of China-U.S. relations. Trump said that China-U.S. relations will be better than ever before.
Regarding the potential impact of the Trump-Xi meeting on Taiwan's economy, trade, and military purchases, Executive Yuan spokesperson Li Hui-chi stated at a post-cabinet meeting press conference that the government positively views any actions that help stabilize the regional situation and manage the risks of authoritarian expansion, and continues to engage in various joint efforts with the U.S.
Li said that during the process, the national security and diplomatic teams have maintained close contact with the U.S. side, which has also repeatedly reiterated its firm position of support for Taiwan. The government is very grateful for the long-term support from the United States.
When asked by the media for the Executive Yuan's response to Xi's remarks during the meeting such as "If the Taiwan issue is handled well, China-U.S. relations can remain stable" and "Taiwan independence is as incompatible with peace in the Taiwan Strait as fire and water," Li stated that China's military threat is the only destabilizing factor for the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region. She added that Taiwan's continued strengthening of its defense and effective joint deterrence are the greatest keys to ensuring regional peace and stability. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150514
Trump and Xi met this morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi expressed his hope that 2026 would be a landmark year for building on the past and opening up the future of China-U.S. relations. Trump said that China-U.S. relations will be better than ever before.
Regarding the potential impact of the Trump-Xi meeting on Taiwan's economy, trade, and military purchases, Executive Yuan spokesperson Li Hui-chi stated at a post-cabinet meeting press conference that the government positively views any actions that help stabilize the regional situation and manage the risks of authoritarian expansion, and continues to engage in various joint efforts with the U.S.
Li said that during the process, the national security and diplomatic teams have maintained close contact with the U.S. side, which has also repeatedly reiterated its firm position of support for Taiwan. The government is very grateful for the long-term support from the United States.
When asked by the media for the Executive Yuan's response to Xi's remarks during the meeting such as "If the Taiwan issue is handled well, China-U.S. relations can remain stable" and "Taiwan independence is as incompatible with peace in the Taiwan Strait as fire and water," Li stated that China's military threat is the only destabilizing factor for the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region. She added that Taiwan's continued strengthening of its defense and effective joint deterrence are the greatest keys to ensuring regional peace and stability. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150514