News Summary: Former President Trump’s visit has inadvertently promoted the English terminology “Taiwan Question” used by China in international media. For over two decades, China has advocated using “Taiwan Question” instead of “Taiwan Issue” when referring to Taiwan’s status. During a summit between Xi Jinping and Trump, it was emphasized that the “Taiwan Question” remains the most critical topic in China-US relations. Kathmandu, May 15 – Trump’s visit produced an unexpected outcome for Beijing, as it helped popularize the English term “the Taiwan Question” favored by Chinese authorities in international news outlets. Although Chinese official English media have consistently used this phrase, American politicians and major US media had largely not prioritized it. However, during discussions on Taiwan at the Xi-Trump summit, international media cited and amplified Beijing’s phrasing, highlighting Xi’s assertion that the “Taiwan Question” is the foremost “subject” in China-US relations. This attention elevated the term to prominent global headlines. In a November editorial, the official “People’s Daily” stated, “The Taiwan Question is an internal matter of China, not a contentious international ‘issue.’ This is clear; there can be no compromise, nor is it a subject for debate, hence the term ‘issue’ should not be used.” (Source: South China Morning Post)
