BEIJING (Reuters) -China said on Monday it stands ready to work with the greatest effort for peaceful "reunification" with Taiwan, its foreign ministry said on Monday, responding to interview comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Tensions over Taiwan continue as China considers it an internal matter while Taiwan asserts independence. The U.S., Taiwan's key ally, is a significant player in the region. With President Trump's recent remarks,

Beijing issued a firm warning on Monday, asserting it will “never allow anyone or any force to separate” Taiwan from China, intensifying its long-sta

China said on Monday it stands ready to work with the greatest effort for peaceful “reunification” with Taiwan, its foreign ministry said on

President Trump said Chinese leader Xi Jinping told him he wouldn’t make a move on Taiwan while Trump is in office. “I said, ‘Well, I appreciate that.’ But he also said, ‘But I am very patient, and China is very patient.