Taiwan Suspects It Has a Trump Problem to Add to China

The article discusses the concerns of Taiwan regarding the potential shift in the U.S. stance towards the island nation, which could benefit China. Despite Washington's denial of any change in its position, recent developments in U.S.-Taiwan relations are seen as tilting in Beijing's favor. The article highlights Taiwan's worries that the Trump administration's focus on trade negotiations with China may come at the expense of its support for Taiwan. There are concerns that the U.S. could make concessions to China, such as scaling back arms sales or diplomatic engagement with Taiwan, in exchange for trade concessions. The article also notes that Taiwan is closely watching the U.S. presidential election, as the outcome could have significant implications for its relationship with the United States. The article suggests that Taiwan is facing a potential "Trump problem" in addition to the ongoing tensions with China.