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Taiwan's Concerns about US Support under Trump
Taiwan's deputy foreign minister highlights the island's crucial role in semiconductor production and its concerns about a potential shift in US policy under a Trump presidency. The article details Taiwan's defense strategies and concerns about China's actions.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (Tsmc)People’s Republic Of ChinaUnited StatesForeign Ministry Of TaiwanCanadian House Of Commons
Donald TrumpFrancois Chihchung WuJoe BidenXi JinpingMark Liu
- How do Trump's statements on Taiwan differ from Biden's?
- Trump's comments about Taiwan's defense, suggesting Taiwan pay for US protection, have raised concerns in Taiwan about the future of US support under a potential Trump administration. This contrasts with Biden's repeated assertions of US military support for Taiwan.
- What is Taiwan's main argument for continued US support?
- Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister, Francois Chihchung Wu, believes that the US reliance on Taiwan's semiconductor industry makes it crucial for the US to protect Taiwan, and that abandoning Taiwan would hinder Trump's "Make America Great Again" agenda.
- What is the nature of the military threat from China to Taiwan?
- China's military exercises around Taiwan and its stated goal of annexing the island create a significant security risk. Taiwan is employing a "not today" strategy to deter a Chinese invasion by raising the costs and risks for China.
- What is Taiwan's military strategy, and what plans does it have regarding US defense equipment?
- Taiwan plans to increase its purchase of US defense equipment, including advanced weaponry like F-35 fighter jets, to enhance its defense capabilities and deter potential Chinese aggression. This demonstrates Taiwan's commitment to its own defense and willingness to work with the US.
- What are Taiwan's concerns regarding the US presidential transition, and what international support has it recently received?
- Taiwan is worried about the potential for increased instability in the Taiwan Strait during the transition between the Biden and Trump administrations. Taiwan welcomes Canada's rejection of Chinese propaganda about UN recognition of China's claim to Taiwan.