Taiwan Declares Independence After Trump's Warning

Taiwan has declared itself an independent nation after receiving a warning from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who cautioned the Democratic island against making a formal declaration of independence.

Taiwan's foreign ministry issued a statement asserting that it is a sovereign and independent nation, not subordinated to the People's Republic of China. The statement also noted that since Trump took office, the United States has repeatedly reaffirmed its policy regarding Taiwan, which remains unchanged.

This declaration comes amid ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China, with Taiwan emphasizing its right to self-determination.