Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has called for national unity to defend the island's democracy and independence, explicitly rejecting any scenario in which Taiwan becomes part of mainland China.
The remarks, delivered on Sunday, underscore the deepening political rift between Taipei and Beijing as cross-strait tensions remain elevated.
This follows a recent meeting where Xi warned that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to a "highly dangerous situation," signaling Beijing's continued sensitivity to U.
The statement arrives against a backdrop of heightened diplomatic activity between Washington and Beijing. U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that arms sales to Taiwan will be a central topic during his upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
This follows a recent meeting where Xi warned that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to a "highly dangerous situation," signaling Beijing's continued sensitivity to U.S. military support for Taipei.
For investors, the convergence of domestic political rhetoric in Taiwan and high-level diplomatic negotiations in the U.S. and China introduces renewed uncertainty.
Geopolitical friction in the Asia-Pacific region often translates into volatility for regional equities and safe-haven flows.