President Donald Trump, speaking after a two-day visit to China, says he did not directly commit to whether the United States would defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China. Multiple outlets report that during discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Xi asked Trump directly whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan. Trump responded that he “doesn’t talk about that,” a formulation echoed across the reports as refusing to answer the question in a specific way. BBC News describes Trump as saying he had “made no commitment either way,” indicating he is not offering a clear pledge or denial of defense support. CNBC adds that Trump also said he discussed other topics during the visit, including Iran and trade deals. The combined reporting centers on Trump’s lack of clarity regarding Taiwan and his decision not to provide a straightforward statement to Xi, even as he addresses broader issues raised during their meetings.
Trump declines to say whether U.S. would defend Taiwan after talks with Xi
President Donald Trump, speaking after a two-day visit to China, says he did not directly commit to whether the United States would defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China. Multiple outlets report...
- Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a two-day visit to China.
- Xi asks Trump directly whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan.
- Trump declines to answer and says he “doesn’t talk about that.”
- BBC reports Trump says he makes “no commitment either way” on Taiwan.
- Trump says he also discussed Iran and trade during the talks.
Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, "I don't talk about that".
3 months agoPresident Trump is declining to reveal whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan if China invaded the democratic island.
3 months agoDonald Trump said he refused to directly answer Chinese President Xi Jinping when asked if the United States would defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China.
3 months agoPresident Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
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