Taiwan Stands Firm Against China's Sovereignty Claims

Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai firmly declared that Taiwan's sovereignty is inviolable, rejecting Chinese President Xi Jinping's assertion of Taiwan 'returning' to China, a stance also opposed by Taiwan's populace and government. This assertion came after Xi's conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump pressing China's claims.

Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai on Tuesday declared Taiwan's firm stance against integrating with China, emphasizing the island's sovereignty for its 23 million citizens.

This announcement follows a call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, where Xi reinforced China's claim over Taiwan, citing historical context post-World War Two.

Cho's rejection of Xi's assertions, highlighting Taiwan's independence, aligns with the broader Taiwanese political consensus against Beijing's "one country, two systems" model.

(With inputs from agencies.)