"Tensions Rise as Taiwan Braces for Trump-Xi Summit: Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung has issued a warning ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, expressing concerns that any unexpected developments could jeopardize the island's delicate relationship with the US. As one of the most contentious issues on the agenda, Taiwan's participation in international organizations and its diplomatic ties with the US are likely to be major points of contention. Taiwan's confidence in its relationship with the US is tempered by China's growing assertiveness on the global stage, and the island's leaders will be watching closely to ensure that their interests are not compromised in the high-stakes negotiations. Will the meeting yield a breakthrough or exacerbate tensions between the US, China, and Taiwan?"
Taiwan has said it does not want "surprises" during the meeting later this week between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, in which the island is among the most prickly items on the agenda. Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said that Taiwan was confident in its U.S. ties, but somewhat wary of any unexpected...
