Taiwan says is an 'independent' nation, after Trump's warning
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One on May 15, 2026 as he returns to the United States.
Taiwan said Saturday it is an "independent" nation, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump warned the democratic island against declaring formal independence.
Trump wrapped up a state visit to Beijing on Friday where Chinese President Xi Jinping had pressed him not to support Taiwan, which China claims is part of its territory.
Taiwan depends heavily on U.S. security backing to deter China from carrying out its threat to annex the island by force.
