Taiwan reminded the US of its commitment to provide it with arms after the US president warned the democratic, self-governing island against formally declaring independence in the wake of his summit with China's Xi.

Speaking to reporters as he flew back on Air Force One on Friday, Trump said he’d not decided on the sale, but he added, “I will make a determination.”

President Trump says he hasn't decided about the delayed U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, following his trip to China to meet with President Xi.