Trump’s willingness to sell out allies should cause a rethink in Taipei.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14. Alex Wong/Getty Images

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