Whiplash in Taiwan? How Donald Trump’s blunt warning collides with a historic call offer
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Whiplash in Taiwan? How Donald Trump’s blunt warning collides with a historic call offer

May 23, 2026
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Donald Trump’s blunt warning that he was not looking to have “somebody go independent” after his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has reignited debate in Taiwan over whether Washington is hardening its message on the island. For many in Taipei, the US president’s remarks evoked memories of the George W. Bush administration, when Washington publicly checked Taiwan over moves seen as edging towards formal independence.

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Whiplash in Taiwan? How Donald Trump’s blunt warning collides with a historic call offer

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