China: Trump could abandon Taiwan if he wins US polls
Wednesday, 31 January 2024 China warns that a victory by Donald Trump in the US presidential election could lead to the US abandoning Taiwan, undermining the island's confidence. Beijing suggests that the US is an unreliable partner for Taiwan, while President Joe Biden has reiterated that the US would defend Taiwan if attacked. The US and China fought a trade war during Trump’s term, when ties between the nations frayed over a range of issues.
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