US President Donald Trump's recent comments on arms sales to Taiwan have sent shockwaves through the island nation, fueling fears of increased tensions with China. In a Fox News interview, Trump described Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in the US' dealings with China, sparking concerns that the island democracy may be used as a bargaining tool in high-stakes diplomatic negotiations. Beijing has long claimed Taiwan as its own territory, and Trump's remarks have heightened anxieties among Taiwanese officials and citizens alike. The comments come on the heels of a contentious visit to China, where Trump attempted to address trade tensions and other pressing issues, but ultimately failed to secure significant concessions from Beijing.
Recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that arms sales to Taiwan are a "very good negotiating chip" in the United States' dealings with China are heightening anxieties on the island democracy that Beijing claims as its own. Trump made the comment in a Fox News interview with Bret Baier that aired right after the U.S. president wrapped up a high-stakes visit to China on Friday. China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province, to be...
