Taiwan President Reiterates Sovereignty Stance Amidst Cross-Strait Tensions

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te stated that Taiwan does not wish to provoke conflict but will not give up its sovereignty. This statement comes amid discussions of Taiwan's independence during a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Xi emphasized Taiwan as a crucial issue in US-China relations. Trump also warned against Taiwan pursuing independence, though he clarified US policy remains unchanged. President Lai asserted that Taiwan is already a sovereign nation and that its future should be decided by its people, while remaining open to dialogue with China on equal terms.