Taiwan Formally Declares Independence as President Trump Weighs Arms Sales Amid China Tensions

Taiwan declared itself a sovereign and independent nation, defying warnings from US President Donald Trump.The announcement follows Trump’s visit to China, where he urged regional restraint while delaying decisions on major arms deals.President Xi Jinping warned that the Taiwan issue is the most volatile point in bilateral relations and could trigger future conflict.
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