Taiwan has reaffirmed its status as a 'sovereign and independent' nation, emphasizing that US arms sales are part of Washington's security commitment. This statement follows President Trump's warning to Taiwan against declaring formal independence after his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Taiwan on Saturday maintained it is a "sovereign and independent" nation and that US arms sales were part of Washington's security commitment to the island. The foreign ministry statement came a day after President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state visit to China.