Trump Warns of 'Consequences' if China Invades Taiwan

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By Alex Chen/Leslie Liao

US President Donald Trump says China would never act against Taiwan while he’s in office, warning of “consequences” if it did. His comments follow a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where Taiwan was reportedly not discussed. Analysts in Taipei say Taiwan should stay vigilant and make its voice heard amid shifting China-US dynamics and ongoing trade negotiations.