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US Lawmakers Say They'll Visit Taiwan Before Trump's Summit with China's Xi
Four bipartisan U.S. senators will meet leaders in Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea to reinforce alliances critical to countering China before a Trump-Xi summit.
- On Saturday, a bipartisan group of four senators announced plans to visit Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea ahead of President Donald Trump's May summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
- These visits intend to counter China's dominance in Asia by bolstering support for regional allies, with Shaheen stating, "Commitment to these alliances and partnerships is unwavering and will endure well beyond any one administration."
- Curtis described the Taiwan partnership as "one of the most strategically and morally significant partnerships America has in the Indo-Pacific," noting the U.S. relies on Taiwan for computer chips amid a nearly $127 billion trade imbalance.
- Beijing opposes the delegation's visit to Taiwan, viewing it as a challenge to sovereignty, while analysts believe Xi will attempt to influence Trump to soften U.S. policy on Taiwan during the summit.
- Trump's recent actions, including discussing potential weapons sales to Taiwan with Xi, have raised questions about future U.S. policy direction and could create openings for foreign powers to advance their own interests.
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US lawmakers say they'll visit Taiwan before Trump's summit with China's Xi
A bipartisan group of senators has plans to visit Taiwan, Japan and South Korea. Their aim is to bolster U.S. alliances that are seen as important to countering China.
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