Taiwanese American groups took to the streets in Washington during the Trump-Xi summit, determined that Taiwan not be treated as a bargaining chip decided by others.

• Protesters gathered in Franklin Park as the two leaders held a state dinner at the White House.
• Taiwanese American groups, including FAPA, joined with "Keep Taiwan Free" banners.
• Their message to Washington: Taiwan's future is for its 23 million people to decide, not something settled over their heads.
• Tibetan, Uyghur, Hong Kong, and Falun Gong activists protested alongside them, calling for the release of political prisoners.
• Demands included an end to China's squeezing of Taiwan's space on the world stage.

Outlook: Expect more pressure from Taiwanese and human rights groups whenever US-China talks touch Taiwan's status.