Trump Warns China Severe Consequences Taiwan Invasion

President Donald Trump warned that Chinese leader Xi Jinping understands the severe consequences that China would face if it attempted to invade Taiwan, though Trump stopped short of explicitly confirming U.S. military intervention. In interviews, Trump declined to disclose specific U.S. defense strategies, stating he could not reveal his secrets but signaling that the U.S. response would be swift and devastating. Trump noted that Taiwan was not discussed during his recent meeting with Xi in South Korea, emphasizing that Chinese officials had previously stated they would refrain from aggressive actions while he is president because they understand the consequences. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth separately met with China’s defense minister to express concerns about China's military assertiveness near Taiwan, reinforcing U.S. commitment to regional stability. Trump framed China's ambitions as a threat to global stability and reiterated that any conflict over Taiwan would provoke an unprecedented U.S. and allied response to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. These statements reflect ongoing tensions in U.S.-China relations regarding Taiwan's status and security in the region.