Pakistan, May 16 -- Taiwan's foreign ministry has reaffirmed that the island is a "sovereign democratic country" after US President Donald Trump warned against formal independence from China. The statement came in response to Trump's comments during a state visit to Beijing, which sparked renewed debate over Taiwan's status.

Trump said his policy on Taiwan had not changed but opposed any move toward formal independence. He also questioned US military involvement in the event of a conflict, calling for tensions in the region to cool down. Moreover, his remarks highlighted ongoing uncertainty in US strategic messaging.

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In response, Taiwan thanked the United States for its suppor...