Will Taiwan Just Give Up?
Taiwanese officials and citizens are increasingly skeptical of U.S. security guarantees under the current administration. This growing distrust is leading to speculation that a diplomatic or economic deal with China may become inevitable.
Why it matters
A shift in Taiwan's geopolitical alignment would fundamentally alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region.
An abandoned American-made tank once used for target practice on the Taiwanese island of Kinmen, just a few miles from the Chinese mainland National Security Will Taiwan Just Give Up? The Taiwanese don’t trust Trump, and they don’t believe America will come to their defense. A deal with China is starting to look inevitable.
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