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Taiwan Slams China as "Sole Risk" to Regional Peace After Xi-Trump Summit

Taiwan has strongly condemned China as the "sole risk to regional peace and stability" following the Xi-Trump summit. The criticism came after Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly described Taiwan as the "most important issue" in US-China relations. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected China's claims of authority over the island, emphasizing their non-subordinate relationship. Military tensions remain high as Chinese aircraft and naval vessels were detected near Taiwanese territory, prompting defensive responses.

Key Points: Taiwan: China Sole Risk to Regional Peace After Xi-Trump Meet

  • Taiwan calls China "sole risk" to regional peace
  • Xi-Trump summit: Xi calls Taiwan "most important issue"
  • Taiwan rejects China's authority to represent it
  • Chinese aircraft, naval vessels detected near Taiwan ADIZ
  • Taiwan reaffirms cooperation with US and democratic allies
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"China sole risk to regional peace": Taiwan slams Beijing's aggression following Xi-Trump summit

Taiwan condemns China's aggression as "sole risk to regional peace" after Xi-Trump summit, reports military incursions and reaffirms sovereign status.

"China remains the sole risk to regional peace and stability - Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs"

Taipei, May 15

China has once again emerged as the primary source of instability in the Indo-Pacific, with Taiwan strongly criticising Beijing's aggressive posture following a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump.

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said China remains the "sole risk to regional peace and stability" due to its repeated military intimidation and expansionist agenda, as reported by The Taipei Times.

According to The Taipei Times, during the meeting, Xi reportedly described Taiwan as the "most important issue" in US-China relations.

In response, Taiwan firmly rejected China's claims, stressing that the People's Republic of China has no authority to represent Taiwan on the global stage.

MOFA reiterated that Taiwan and China "are not subordinate to each other," emphasising Taipei's sovereign status.

Taiwan also reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with democratic allies, particularly the United States.

Officials in Taipei said the government would continue expanding partnerships with nations that support freedom, democracy and regional security amid growing Chinese pressure.

Meanwhile, military tensions around the Taiwan Strait remain elevated.

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence confirmed that three Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels were detected operating near Taiwanese territory as of early today.

All three aircraft reportedly entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern air defence identification zones, prompting Taiwan's armed forces to deploy patrol aircraft, naval units and coastal missile systems to monitor the situation.

Executive Yuan spokeswoman Michelle Lee stated that China's increasing military aggression is fuelling insecurity across the Taiwan Strait and the wider Indo-Pacific region.

She said Taiwan believes stronger defence preparedness and closer international cooperation are necessary to counter authoritarian expansion and preserve regional peace, as highlighted by The Taipei Times.

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) also dismissed concerns that the Xi-Trump meeting could weaken Taipei-Washington relations.

DPP leaders argued that Taiwan's strategic importance extends far beyond bilateral politics, with security, trade and technology ties between Taiwan and the US continuing to deepen, as reported by The Taipei Times.

- ANI

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Priya S
I get why Taiwan is frustrated, but India needs to be very careful here. We have our own border issues with China, and openly backing Taiwan could escalate things unnecessarily. Our policy of One China has served us well diplomatically. Let's not get dragged into someone else's fight when we have our own challenges in Ladakh.
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James Anderson
This is exactly why we need stronger QUAD cooperation. China's military intimidation around Taiwan is a clear and present danger. The US, India, Japan, and Australia need to send a unified message that aggression won't be tolerated. Taiwan's democracy is worth defending.
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Ravi K
Honestly, I'm tired of all this sabre-rattling. China claims Taiwan is part of it, Taiwan says it's independent—meanwhile, ordinary people on both sides just want peace. India should focus on being a mediator, not picking sides. Building bridges is better than burning them. 🙏
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Suresh O
Taiwan's statement is bold, but let's be real—China isn't going anywhere. They have the military and economic muscle to back up their claims. India should maintain strategic autonomy. We can't afford to alienate China completely when we have so much trade and border talks at stake. Diplomacy over confrontation always.
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Michael Chen
Taiwan is completely right to call out China's aggression. The military drills, aircraft incursions—this is textbook bullying. As someone who follows geopolitics closely, I can see that China's goal is to intimidate Taiwan into submission. The democratic world must not look away.

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