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@ Peter Alexander
2025-02-27 01:52:52
China Morning Missive
Again, I’ll state, #China is the next in line in the Trump world’s foreign policy agenda. Central to that will be Taiwan and it is a bit surprising to find that Trump, the man, is choosing to keep his cards close to his chest.
Having said that, I am hearing increased chatter that “Taiwan is in play”. What I don’t yet know is what that exactly means. Will Trump go forth an renunciate the “One China Policy” throwing full American weight behind Taiwan OR will Trump just leave Taiwan to its own devices and view the issue as one that needs to be settled by Beijing and Taipei leaders.
The odds, at least as I see it, would point to the latter. Force Taiwan to operate “independently” which would require a massive build up of arms. And where would they purchase that weaponry? Well, American of course.
Events are playing out quickly on the China front. Expect more details in the weeks ahead.
https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-declines-answer-question-about-china-taiwan-2025-02-26/