Trump claims China 'doesn't want to' attack Taiwan | Taiwan News | Oct. 21, 2025 13:36

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : Trump and Xi are scheduled to attend the APEC summit in South Korea later this month, where the two are expected to meet.
50% : At a White House briefing, Trump was asked about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's warning that a Chinese invasion could be "imminent" and whether AUKUS could serve as a deterrent, per CNA.
50% : Trump said that while the alliance can act as a deterrent, it will not be needed, adding, "I think we'll be just fine with China.
50% : That doesn't mean it's not the apple of his eye because probably it is, but I don't see anything happening," said Trump.
50% : " A reporter asked Trump to comment on reports that China is pressuring him to change US wording over its stance on Taiwan independence from not supporting to "opposing" in exchange for a trade deal.
50% : Trump also said he has been invited to visit China, adding that the trip would take place "sometime fairly early next year."
47% : Trump said that when he is meeting with Xi in South Korea, "I'm assuming that will be one of the things, but I'm not going to talk about that right now."

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