Taiwan says it is a ‘sovereign’ nation with US ‘security commitment’ after Trump’s warning

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Source: France 24

Taiwan on Saturday maintained it is a "sovereign and independent" nation and that US arms sales were part of Washington's security commitment to the island. The foreign ministry statement came a day after President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state visit to China.

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