President Trump stated on Sunday that Chinese officials “know the consequences” of taking military action against Taiwan while he is in office.
In an interview on CBS News’s “60 Minutes,” correspondent Norah O’Donnell asked the president whether he would defend Taiwan if China moved on the island.
While Trump avoided making any direct threats, he emphasized that China understands the potential repercussions of such a move.
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