China Warns Taiwan of Potential U.S. Abandonment Amid Trump's Comments
China suggests Taiwan could be 'discarded' if Trump returns to presidency, citing his 'America First' stance.
- Former President Donald Trump has suggested Taiwan should pay the U.S. for its defense, likening it to an insurance policy.
- China's Taiwan Affairs Office warns that the U.S. could abandon Taiwan, emphasizing that America's interests come first.
- Trump's comments have sparked concerns in Taiwan, although Taiwanese officials remain confident in U.S.-Taiwan relations.
- Taiwan's semiconductor industry, crucial to global tech, is at the center of U.S.-China-Taiwan tensions.
- Taiwan continues to reject China's sovereignty claims, maintaining that its future is determined by its people.