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Rubio says Taiwan should not be concerned about US-China talks

Speaking on his plane Saturday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected abandoning long-standing U.S. support for Taiwan, stressing no one is contemplating such a trade-off en route to join President Donald Trump in Doha.
Amid trade negotiations, China asked the Trump administration to officially oppose Taiwan's independence, as Chinese President Xi Jinping renewed pressure for a policy change.
Under longstanding U.S. policy, the United States recognises only Beijing but provides weapons for Taiwan's self-defence, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio framed trade-for-security worries as hypothetical.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week at the South Korea summit, their first in-person meeting since Trump returned to office, amid mixed signals on Taiwan.
Taiwan is one of the biggest flashpoints in U.S.-China ties amid disputes over trade, technology transfers and human rights, and talks could shape trade relations between the world's two largest economies.

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Center

Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says bombers flew near Taiwan

BEIJING: A group of Chinese H-6K bombers recently flew near Taiwan to practice "confrontation drills", Chinese state media reported late on Sunday (Oct 26), publicising the action just a few days before the

2 months ago·Singapore

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Focus Taiwan

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No need for Taiwan to worry about U.S.-China trade talks: Rubio

Taipei, Oct. 26 (CNA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that Taiwan should not be concerned about being used as a bargaining chip in the ongoing U.S.-China trade talks.

2 months ago·Taiwan

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The Straits Times

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US not abandoning Taiwan for China deal, says Rubio

US President Donald Trump is expected to meet in the coming week with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Read more at straitstimes.com.

2 months ago·Singapore

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South China Morning Post

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US won’t change Taiwan policy for China deal, Rubio says before Trump-Xi talks

The US secretary of state says ‘no one is contemplating’ walking away from Taiwan in exchange for favourable treatment on trade.

2 months ago·Hong Kong

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Jyllands-Posten

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Rubio: Us Will Not Turn Its Back on Taiwan for Trade Deal with China

Taiwan should not be worried about the upcoming trade talks between the United States and China, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday. - I don't think you'll see a trade deal, which...

2 months ago·Aarhus, Denmark

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