US allies worry over how Trump may handle Taiwan with Xi
US partners in Asia are anxious that president Donald Trump may soften Washington’s support for Taiwan for an economic deal with Beijing as he prepares to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Asian allies are apprehensive about President Donald Trump's potential approach to Taiwan in his upcoming meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, scheduled for September 24. Their concern stems from Trump's perceived tendency to soften US support for Taiwan in exchange for economic gains with Beijing. This apprehension intensified following Trump's description of arms sales to Taiwan as a "negotiating chip" in May and his efforts to boost approval ratings impacted by the Iran war.
Xi is expected to press Trump on Taiwan during their summit. Any deviation from established diplomatic language regarding Taiwan could potentially embolden Beijing and heighten tensions in the region. Chinese foreign ministry and the White House did not respond to inquiries. Trump has reportedly assured Xi that China will not attack Taiwan during Trump's term, but Joe Biden had previously pledged US defense of Taiwan in the event of an attack by China.
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