Archive · 3 Nov 2025
Trump Claims Xi Assured No Taiwan Action During Presidency, Cites 'Consequences'
President Trump said that China's leader, Xi Jinping, promised him that China would not try to take over Taiwan while Trump was president.
Trump believes Xi knows that if China did try to take Taiwan, there would be bad results, and that's why China didn't do anything.
Trump mentioned that he and Xi did not talk about Taiwan when they recently met.
Trump did not say if the United States would send its soldiers to protect Taiwan if China invaded, but said China understands what would happen.
Meanwhile, a top US defense official, Pete Hegseth, met with China's defense minister and told him the US is worried about China's military actions near Taiwan.
China's defense minister said the US should be careful and not support Taiwan's independence, as China believes Taiwan belongs to them.
President Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him that China would not take military or political action towards Taiwan during Trump's presidency.
Trump attributed this assurance to China's understanding of potential 'consequences' and stated that this was communicated by Chinese officials.
The issue of Taiwan was not directly discussed during Trump's recent meeting with Xi Jinping.
Trump declined to specify the US strategy on a potential Taiwan conflict, emphasizing that China understands the consequences.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth expressed concerns about China's military assertiveness towards Taiwan in a meeting with China's Defense Minister, who reiterated China's stance against Taiwan independence.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, China's Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun
- What
- Trump stated that Xi Jinping assured him China would not take military or political action towards Taiwan during Trump's presidency due to understood consequences. Secretary Hegseth met with China's Defense Minister, expressing US concerns over China's military assertiveness towards Taiwan and emphasizing regional stability. China reiterated its stance on Taiwan independence and urged the US to act cautiously.
- When
- Trump's interview remarks followed his meeting with Xi. Hegseth's meeting with Dong Jun occurred on October 31.
- Where
- Trump's interview was with CBS. Hegseth's meeting with Dong Jun took place in Malaysia.
- Why
- Trump suggested China understands potential consequences of aggression towards Taiwan. Hegseth aimed to address China's military assertiveness and maintain regional stability.
US Stance and Actions
China's Stance and Actions
US Military Intervention if China Invades Taiwan
US Stance and Actions
President Trump avoided a direct answer on whether the U.S. would intervene militarily, stating China understands the consequences and he would not reveal strategy.
China's Stance and Actions
Trump claimed that Chinese leadership has assured him they would not act against Taiwan during his presidency because they understand the consequences.
Discussion of Taiwan between Leaders
US Stance and Actions
President Trump stated that the issue of Taiwan did not directly come up during his recent meeting with Xi Jinping.
China's Stance and Actions
Trump indicated that Chinese leadership has communicated their intention not to act against Taiwan during his presidency, implying prior awareness or discussion of the matter.
US Concerns vs. China's Demands on Taiwan
US Stance and Actions
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth expressed concerns about China's military assertiveness and emphasized maintaining a balance of power in the Indo-Pacific.
China's Stance and Actions
China's Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun reiterated the CCP's position, urging the US to act cautiously and firmly oppose Taiwan independence.
- US President Statement Source
- CBS interview
- Trump's Claim on Xi's Assurance
- China knows the consequences and would not take military/political action towards Taiwan during Trump's presidency.
- Taiwan Discussion in Xi Meeting
- Did not directly come up, according to Trump.
- Trump's Strategy on Taiwan Conflict
- Declined to reveal, stating China understands the outcome.
- US Secretary of War Meeting
- Pete Hegseth met with China's Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun in Malaysia on October 31.
- Hegseth's Message to China
- Emphasized importance of Indo-Pacific balance of power and concerns over China's actions threatening Taiwan.
- China's Stance on Taiwan
- Repeatedly demands US act cautiously and oppose Taiwan independence; considers Taiwan part of its territory.
- US Intelligence Assessment
- Xi Jinping directed military to prepare for potential invasion by 2027.
Sources
Xi Knows The 'Consequences': Trump's Cryptic Warning On Taiwan Invasion
Trump says Xi Jinping knows ‘consequences’ if China invades Taiwan, did not raise issue in meeting
Trump Says Xi Understands 'Consequences' If China Invades Taiwan
Trump says Xi assured him China won’t act against Taiwan during his presidency
