Taiwan confident in US ties but hopes for no 'surprises' from Trump's China summit
Taiwan says it is monitoring the summit closely and expects U.S. policy to stay unchanged as China presses its Taiwan claims.
- President Donald Trump faces scrutiny over his commitment to Taiwan ahead of this week's summit with Chinese President Jinping, as observers question whether the administration might dial back support for the island.
- Since 1979, the United States has managed informal support for Taiwan while acknowledging Beijing's position; however, Trump's recent rhetoric and the 2026 National Defense Strategy's omission of Taiwan have fueled speculation about America's diplomatic posture.
- Taiwan lawmakers approved $25 billion in arms purchases on Friday after Trump administration pressure, while Trump authorized an $11 billion package in December, exceeding the roughly $8.4 billion Democratic President Joe Biden approved over four years.
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang urged the United States to 'make the right choices' to safeguard stability, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in Rome on Friday that U.S. policy remains unchanged.
- Retired Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery warned Taiwan could be 'on the menu' during talks, though experts like Patricia Kim suggest the president is unlikely to sacrifice U.S. interests given the island's role in the semiconductor sector.
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