Trump's Words: Taiwan and China's Next Move

In a recent chat, U. S. President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on China and Taiwan.

Key Points

• Decision Making: Trump believes that it's up to Chinese President Xi Jinping to decide what China does about Taiwan.
• Current Situation: He mentioned that he would be unhappy if China changed Taiwan's current situation.
• Future Moves: Trump thinks Xi won't make any big moves during his time as president but might act after he leaves office.

Comparison with Venezuela

Trump was discussing this while talking about Venezuela. He believes:

• The situations are not the same.
• Taiwan doesn't threaten China the way Venezuela's government threatened the U. S.

U. S. Strategy

Last year, Trump's team stated their goal to avoid conflict with China over Taiwan and the South China Sea by:

• Strengthening the U. S. and its allies militarily.

Historical Context

• China's Stance: China sees Taiwan as part of its own territory and claims the right to decide its future.
• U. S. Stance: The U. S. does not have formal ties with Taiwan but supports the island, causing long-standing tensions.

Trump's Approach

Trump has largely avoided discussing how he would handle tensions over Taiwan.