Trump-Xi meeting keeps Taiwan on edge, eyeing subtle US shifts

Offhand remarks a key risk; European grandee offers reassurance during Taipei visit Anti-landing spikes on Taiwan's Kinmen, across from the Chinese city of Xiamen: Anything U.S. President Donald Trump tells China's Xi Jinping about Taiwan will be scrutinized. (Anadolu via Getty Images) TAIPEI/NEW YORK — Taiwan is bracing for the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, later this week. The best-case scenario for Taipei, some experts say, would be not being mentioned at all.

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