Taiwan Concerns Over President Trump's Potential Off-Script Remarks in Beijing
Taiwanese officials are expressing concern over President Trump's upcoming state visit to China, fearing that he might make off-script remarks that could alter the longstanding U.S. policy of 'strategic ambiguity' regarding Taiwan. This policy, which has been in place for over five decades, avoids explicit statements on Taiwanese independence. Despite assurances from senior U.S. officials that there will be no change in policy, the potential for President Trump to make impromptu statements during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is causing unease. The situation is further complicated by a pending U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, valued at over $10 billion, which has recently been approved by Taiwan's legislature.