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The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a strong rebuttal on Monday, August 18, 2025, following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments in a Fox News interview last Friday. Trump claimed that Chinese President Xi Jinping had privately assured him that Beijing would not invade Taiwan during his administration.
Beijing Responds to Trump’s Fox News Remarks
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning dismissed Trump’s remarks, stressing that “Taiwan is an inalienable part of China” and warning that no individual or external force will be allowed to separate the island from the mainland.
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Mao Ning reiterated Beijing’s long-standing position that it seeks peaceful reunification with Taiwan. However, she emphasized that the Chinese government “reserves the option of taking all necessary measures” to prevent what it views as separatist actions.
“We will never allow any force, under any circumstances, to separate Taiwan from the motherland.”
This firm stance directly contradicts Trump’s suggestion that Taiwan’s fate could hinge on the occupant of the White House.
U.S.-Taiwan Relations and Rising Tensions
Although the United States does not formally recognize Taiwan as an independent state, Washington remains Taipei’s primary arms supplier and one of its most significant international backers. This relationship has been a persistent source of friction with Beijing, which considers Taiwan a domestic matter and opposes any form of foreign involvement.
The latest exchange adds another layer of tension to the already fragile dynamics between Washington, Beijing, and Taipei.
Taiwan’s Perspective: Security Beyond Promises
Taiwanese officials responded cautiously to Trump’s remarks and Beijing’s rebuttal. Legislator Wang Ting-yu highlighted the island’s security concerns:
“Our safety cannot depend on the promises of an adversary, nor solely on the assistance of friends.”
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, who took office earlier this year, has continued to stress the importance of strengthening defense capabilities and building broader international alliances.
Broader Geopolitical Implications
The controversy comes amid heightened U.S.-China competition, with Taiwan at the center of one of the most sensitive flashpoints in global geopolitics. Trump’s comments—whether anecdotal or strategic—have forced Beijing to publicly restate its “One China” principle, sending a clear warning to both Washington and Taipei.
Analysts suggest that this latest exchange reflects how Taiwan’s future will remain a critical test of U.S.-China relations, regardless of who occupies the White House.
Sources: AL24 News, Anadolu Agency, The Guardian, The Economic Times
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