Stephen Tan provides an on-the-ground perspective from Taipei on the implications of Trump’s China trip for Taiwan’s interests.
Commentary
June 9, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump reviews an honor guard with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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Editor's note:This piece is part of the Taiwan-U.S. Quarterly Analysis series, which features the original writings of experts with the goal of providing a range of perspectives on developments relating to Taiwan.
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