President Trump's Meeting with China's Xi Reaffirms U.S. Strategic Ambiguity on Taiwan
President Trump recently met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking their second meeting within a year. During the discussions, President Trump emphasized the need for both China and Taiwan to 'cool it,' suggesting a de-escalation of tensions. He reiterated the U.S.'s long-standing 'One China' policy, which maintains strategic ambiguity regarding Taiwan's status. This policy leaves open the question of whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack. President Trump also mentioned that Taiwan was not a topic of discussion during his previous meeting with Xi in South Korea. He expressed reluctance to support Taiwan's independence, indicating that the U.S. is not eager to engage in a conflict over the island. Additionally, President Trump has not yet decided on a potential large arms sale to Taiwan, further reflecting the cautious U.S. stance. 
