Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Perdue Says US Taiwan Policy Remains Unchanged After Xi Visit
US officials say the country’s policy toward Taiwan has not changed after Xi Jinping visited Washington.
The United States says it does not support Taiwan becoming formally independent.
It also says China should not use force or pressure to change the situation.
China considers Taiwan part of its territory.
Xi asked Donald Trump to more clearly oppose Taiwan independence.
David Perdue said this request did not cause the United States to stop supporting Taiwan’s defense.
The United States has approved billions of dollars in weapons sales to Taiwan.
Taiwan says it wants those weapons delivered soon.
The two sides also disagree about how much Trump and Xi discussed Taiwan during their meeting.
US Ambassador David Perdue said Washington still opposes both Taiwanese independence and coercion.
Perdue said Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss Taiwan arms sales whenever they meet.
The Trump administration has approved $11 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, with more discussions ongoing.
Xi urged Trump to explicitly oppose Taiwan independence during his Washington visit, according to the report.
Taiwan representative Alexander Yui said the island needs US weapons and remains important as a chip supplier.
- Who
- US Ambassador to China David Perdue, US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Taiwan representative Alexander Yui.
- What
- The United States says its policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged after Xi’s visit, while Taiwan seeks continued US weapons support.
- When
- The statements followed Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington the previous week; Perdue and Yui spoke on Sunday.
- Where
- Washington, the United States, and Taiwan are central to the issue.
- Why
- Xi sought stronger US opposition to Taiwan independence, while Washington says it opposes both independence and coercion and Taiwan seeks weapons for its defense.
US and Taiwan’s Status-Quo Position
China’s Position
Taiwan’s political status
US and Taiwan’s Status-Quo Position
The United States says it does not support Taiwanese independence but also opposes coercion or unilateral changes to the status quo. Taiwan seeks continued support for its defense.
China’s Position
China considers Taiwan part of its territory and wants the United States to explicitly oppose Taiwan independence.
Weapons sales
US and Taiwan’s Status-Quo Position
US officials say support for Taiwan’s defense has not been reduced to appease China, citing $11 billion in approved sales and ongoing discussions about further sales.
China’s Position
Xi urged Trump to limit support for Taiwan, according to the report.
- US policy
- The United States says it does not support Taiwanese independence or coercion.
- Approved arms sales
- The Trump administration has approved $11 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.
- Planned arms package
- A planned $14 billion Taiwan arms package was delayed for months.
- Chinese position
- Beijing considers Taiwan its territory and has threatened to use force if necessary.
- Xi’s request
- Xi Jinping pressed Trump to explicitly oppose Taiwan independence.
- Taiwan’s request
- Alexander Yui said Taiwan hopes to receive US weapons as soon as possible.
- Taiwan’s economic role
- Yui described Taiwan as a key chip supplier for artificial intelligence demand.