Taiwan – CNN reported that political circles in Taiwan are increasingly concerned about the cooling of relations with Washington following the victory of US President Donald Trump and his return to the White House. This comes amid fears of a shift in US policy toward the island, which China considers part of its territory.
According to the report, Taipei fears that Trump might seek a grand bargain with Beijing. Such a deal could involve reducing military and political support for Taiwan in exchange for economic or security concessions from China. This worries the island’s government, which relies heavily on US aid to counter mounting Chinese pressure.
Observers believe that the outlines of this new direction began to emerge in the absence of the usual warm signals from Washington. This was also evident in Trump’s previous statements in which he described the Taiwan issue as an “internal Chinese matter.” Taipei considered this a clear departure from the position of previous US administrations.
Analysts indicate that the Taiwanese administration is currently seeking to intensify its contacts with Congress and the Pentagon to ensure continued defense and economic support. This effort is particularly prominent given the escalating tensions in the South China Sea and the potential for increased Chinese military pressure in the near future.
While Taiwan cautiously follows Trump’s statements, the most prominent question remains: Will Washington maintain its commitment to protecting the island? Or will the calculations of major interests melt the warmth of the old alliance into a sea of diplomatic coldness?
