In a move sparking condemnation from Beijing, the US State Department has updated its Taiwan fact sheet, removing a key statement on Taiwan’s independence. China demands the US “correct its mistakes,” while Taiwan welcomes the “positive, Taiwan-friendly wordings.”

China’s Foreign Ministry has criticized the United States for revising a government fact sheet to remove its opposition to Taiwan independence, accusing Washington of sending the wrong message to separatist forces. The move has raised concerns over potential policy shifts under President Donald Trump, who returned to the White House last month.