Mike Pence Urges Trump Administration to Maintain Strong Support for Taiwan

The former vice president warns of global security risks and a potential nuclear arms race if U.S. support for Taiwan is reduced.

Mike Pence, during a visit to Taipei, called on the incoming Trump administration to uphold U.S. support for Taiwan against the threat of Chinese annexation.
Pence warned that reducing support for Taiwan could destabilize the region, prompting smaller nations to develop nuclear weapons for self-defense.
He advocated for both military aid and the pursuit of a free trade agreement with Taiwan to bolster its security and economic ties with the U.S.
The former vice president criticized a growing isolationist stance within the Republican Party, which he says risks abandoning key allies like Taiwan.
Pence's visit comes as Trump has made controversial remarks suggesting Taiwan should pay for U.S. protection and accusing it of stealing the semiconductor industry.