Pakistan, May 16 -- Taiwan has responded to recent comments by US President Donald Trump regarding the island's independence, reaffirming its position as a sovereign democratic state.

During his visit to Beijing, Trump said US policy toward Taiwan had not changed but signalled opposition to any formal move by Taiwan toward declaring independence from China. He also questioned the prospect of direct US military involvement in the event of a conflict over the island.

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