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Taiwan declares independence after Trump warning

May 16, 202647 sources

Summary

Taiwan has declared itself an independent and sovereign nation, citing a security commitment from the United States. This statement came shortly after President Donald Trump warned that Taiwan remains a difficult issue for the US due to its distance.

by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary

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