Taiwan President Affirms Defending Status Quo; US State Department Confirms No Change in Taiwan Policy

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Following comments by US President Trump on arms sales to Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te emphasized defending the Republic of China's status quo, stating there is no "Taiwan independence" issue. The US State Department responded by reaffirming its policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged, aiming to stabilize the region and confirm the continuity of US security commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act.