The author is one of the few Americans I find credible in understanding the issues of greater China. As noted in this article, Trump’s transactional stance would likely have the benefit of lessening tension across the Taiwan Strait. Tension has escalated in recent years because the ruling party on Taiwan basically wants Taiwan’s independence. They, and most of the younger generation, have been under the delusion that America will always protect Taiwan against China, so independence is possible. Trump’s words has pricked this delusion.
The author is one of the few Americans I find credible in understanding the issues of greater China. As noted in this article, Trump’s transactional stance would likely have the benefit of lessening tension across the Taiwan Strait. Tension has escalated in recent years because the ruling party on Taiwan basically wants Taiwan’s independence. They, and most of the younger generation, have been under the delusion that America will always protect Taiwan against China, so independence is possible. Trump’s words has pricked this delusion.