China blasts US Taiwan stance after Trump-Xi talks, accusing Washington of distorting relations

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting at the White House on the 25th. Immediately following the talks, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement claiming that President Xi mentioned during the meeting that the US side adheres to the position of opposing Taiwan independence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs further pointed out that the Chinese side has consistently distorted facts and unilaterally communicated its stance and propositions, emphasizing that Taiwan's sovereignty belongs to all citizens of Taiwan and that the Chinese Communist regime has no right to represent Taiwan. These remarks have drawn attention from Taiwan and the international community, highlighting the complex interaction between cross-strait relations and US-China diplomacy.

This meeting marked the first high-level dialogue between Trump and Xi since Trump took office, with the two sides engaging in broad exchanges on issues such as climate change, trade, and human rights. Although the official agenda of the talk did not explicitly mention Taiwan, the Taiwan Strait issue has long been a sensitive component of US-China relations. Under the framework of the Taiwan Relations Act, the US has committed to providing defensive support to Taiwan while maintaining a diplomatic balance with the "One China" policy. President Xi has repeatedly expressed the "One China" principle in public forums, emphasizing that Taiwan independence is China's internal affair and that any intervention by external forces will be condemned.

The statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the stance that the Chinese Communist regime has no right to represent Taiwan, aiming to respond to Taiwan's efforts to seek greater participation in the international community. Ever since the 1992 consensus was reached across the strait, Taiwan has maintained practical interactions through the formula of "One China, respective interpretations," while actually preserving independent administrative and military systems. The Taiwanese government's domestic and foreign policies emphasize both "peaceful unification" and "maintaining the status quo." While it has not formally declared independence, it actively strives for international legitimacy and security guarantees.

For the United States, the implications regarding the Taiwan Strait from this meeting signify that the US remains highly vigilant regarding security in the strait. A majority of members in the US Congress have called for strengthened arms sales and diplomatic support for Taiwan to counter China's military pressure in the region. On the other hand, China views US arms sales to Taiwan as a challenge to the "One China" principle, and uses "Taiwan independence" as a pretext to exert diplomatic pressure on the US, demanding that the US "cease arms sales to Taiwan and stop making remarks concerning Taiwan." The tense cross-strait situation also affects regional security and the international investment environment.

The future trajectory of cross-strait and US-China relations will depend on whether all parties can reach some form of consensus regarding their stances on "Taiwan independence" and the "One China" principle. If the US continues to increase arms sales and diplomatic support for Taiwan, it may prompt China to further escalate military and political pressure. Conversely, if the US adopts a more moderate posture on the Taiwan Strait issue, it might alleviate cross-strait tensions. Regardless, Taiwan's sovereignty and security remain the core of concern for all parties. Taiwan's legitimacy in the international community and its security guarantees will be key indicators for future policy adjustments.

(Source of facts: Central News Agency)