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Taiwan walks a tightrope in ties with US under Trump

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James Chater in Taipei, Taiwan
February 27, 2025

Taiwan has long relied on US backing and arms to counter the threat from China. But after seeing how Donald Trump is dealing with Ukraine, some Taiwanese worry the US president may abandon Taiwan next.

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