US Allies Worry Trump May Use Taiwan Policy as Leverage in Xi Talks
US allies in Asia are reportedly worried that President Donald Trump could soften Washington’s stance on Taiwan during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Officials and analysts in Taiwan, Japan and the United States fear Taiwan could become part of wider economic negotiations with Beijing. Their concerns grew after Trump described US arms sales to Taiwan as a possible bargaining tool. A reported $14 billion arms package for Taiwan is still awaiting approval. China considers Taiwan a core national interest, while the US maintains its one-China policy but continues unofficial ties and arms sales to the island. Any shift in US language or policy could affect regional security and global technology supply chains, as Taiwan is a key producer of advanced semiconductors.
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