Taiwan is already independent.
I would say they have a highly degree of autonomy, they should be grateful for that because the alternative is much much worse and I don't think US could defend that island without risking more than a few US cities in a nuclear war.
They are de facto independent but not de jure (been since ROC army fled to the island).
I'm pretty sure China leaders know such words are worthless. Have you noticed USA which has virtue signaled so much about HK has become awfully quiet now for most part? That's because they lost and have no more control over it. The west loves talking when they feel in charge but don't keep that talkative mouth when they lose control. Can dish it but can't take it. The same can be said of Anglo nations since they are islands that can attack but have natural defenses due to sea. I wonder how will they will react when they realize missile technology can now hit them and they will have to bear the consequences of their actions.The US would just change the wording 180 in no time, so what Biden said "The United States does not support independence" means nothing ..... they could simply say we don't support it but won't stop it
So the main thing is China has to be stronger every day and ready with the assumption that the US will intervene and go for a war (even highly unlikely)
