China will not annex Taiwan during Trump's presidential term, according to Trump's statement.
In an interview with Fox News, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him that China would not invade Taiwan while Trump was in office. According to Trump, Xi said, "I will never do it as long as you're president" [1][2].
The issue of Taiwan's status remains a sensitive topic in China-U.S. relations. China considers Taiwan as part of its territory under the "One-China" principle and has pledged to reunify the island, using force if necessary. Taiwan, on the other hand, rejects China's sovereignty claims and maintains that it is a sovereign state, albeit one that does not seek formal independence due to international diplomatic pressures and economic ties with China [1].
The People's Republic of China, which refers to the government of mainland China, views Taiwan as a breakaway province. The U.S., while having no formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, serves as its main arms supplier and international backer. The Chinese Embassy in Washington has stated that the Taiwan issue is the "most important and sensitive" topic in China-U.S. relations, and has advised the U.S. government to adhere to the "One-China" principle and handle Taiwan-related issues prudently to safeguard China-U.S. relations and peace in the Taiwan Strait [1].
Trump's statement comes amidst ongoing tensions between China and Taiwan. The U.S. government has not resolved the potential for military action by China to reclaim Taiwan, and the interview did not provide any information about the current state of tension between the U.S. and China over Taiwan. Furthermore, the interview did not provide any indication of a formal agreement or treaty between the U.S. and China regarding Taiwan [1].
It is important to note that Taiwan is a democratically governed island, with its own government firmly rejecting China's sovereignty claims over itself. China has not ruled out the use of military force to reunify Taiwan with the People's Republic, and the potential for such action remains unresolved.
[1] Associated Press. (2021, January 8). Trump: Xi told him China would not invade Taiwan while he's president. Yahoo! News. Retrieved from https://news.yahoo.com/trump-xi-told-him-china-would-221828777.html
[2] Reuters. (2021, January 8). China warns U.S. against arms sales to Taiwan as tensions rise. Yahoo! News. Retrieved from https://news.yahoo.com/china-warns-us-against-arms-sales-190100361.html
- The ongoing tensions between China and Taiwan, along with the sensitive issue of Taiwan's status, require careful management in U.S. community policy, employment policy, and general news policy, as maintaining diplomatic relations with both parties is crucial.
- In the context of war-and-conflicts, politics, and international relations, the U.S.'s approach toward Taiwan must balance its role as Taiwan's main arms supplier and international backer with adherence to the "One-China" principle, as guided by China's warnings and the complex history of the Taiwan Strait.
