China seeks US pledge against Taiwan independence for Trump's visit

news.yahoo.co.jp (Japanese)

Former US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to meet at the APEC summit in South Korea next month. Trump also indicated potential visits to China and the US for both leaders. This agreement follows a phone call where they discussed several key issues. However, China's official statements did not confirm the APEC meeting or Trump's visit, suggesting a potential difference in emphasis. Reports suggest China may condition Trump's visit on a US commitment not to support Taiwan's independence, a point of contention following the US removal of this phrase from a fact sheet.


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