Foreign affairs and defense experts believe United States-China ties will remain confrontational no matter who wins the U.S. presidential election, but they said Taiwan would need to be better prepared if Donald Trump were to return to the White House.
(Full text of the story is now in CNA English news archive. To view the full story, you will need to be a subscribed member of the CNA archive. To subscribe, please read here.)
More in ANALYSIS
-
![Analysts see passage of scaled-down defense bill as 'positive first step']()
Analysts see passage of scaled-down defense bill as 'positive first step'Taiwan's opposition-controlled Legislature approved a scaled-down defense budget on Friday, a move analysts viewed as a "positive first step" despite concerns that delays to local defense programs could hurt Taiwan's long-term military buildup.05/09/2026 02:32 PM -
![Lai's canceled Africa trip a 'wake-up call' for world: Experts]()
Lai's canceled Africa trip a 'wake-up call' for world: ExpertsPresident Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) aborted trip to Eswatini, allegedly due to pressure from China, should serve as a warning about Beijing's "kindness," two United States-based experts said.04/24/2026 01:14 PM -
![China's obstruction of Lai's trip aimed at reinforcing party lines: Scholars]()
China's obstruction of Lai's trip aimed at reinforcing party lines: ScholarsChina's reported role in blocking President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) planned visit to Eswatini this week was a reflection of its different approach to Taiwan's ruling and main opposition parties, Taiwanese scholars said Wednesday.04/23/2026 12:45 PM
Latest
-
Society
Taiwan headline news
06/06/2026 10:13 AM -
Business
Taiwan's CPI growth tops 2% alert level in May
06/05/2026 08:28 PM -
Society
Rain to ease across Taiwan Saturday, intensify again early next week
06/05/2026 08:21 PM -
Politics
Taiwan, Pacific allies celebrate ties at cultural gala
06/05/2026 08:05 PM -
Business
Hon Hai reports highest May sales on strong AI demand
06/05/2026 07:14 PM