US-Taiwan Relations and Defense Dynamics Unveiled

Trump says Taiwan should pay US for defence, as it dominates chip manufacturing. TSMC, a major chip supplier, sees shares drop. US-Taiwan defence relationship complex, with no formal agreement but US obligated to help Taiwan defend itself. China applies military pressure on Taiwan, which is steadily increasing its defence spending. US arms sales to Taiwan delayed, but Congress passes foreign aid package including military support. TSMC is expanding overseas, including in the US, while Taiwan has..

Trump doubts US defence of Taiwan, says it should pay. Taiwan affirms self-defence, US ties. Trump's China policy uncertain - tariffs, TikTok. TSMC, Apple/Nvidia supplier, expands globally. China's Communist party claims Taiwan. US legally obligated to provide Taiwan weapons, which increased under Trump. US strategic ambiguity on Taiwan defence. Trump says China's Xi Jinping was a "very good friend" until pandemic.

China suspends arms control talks with US over Taiwan arms sales, including $300 million upgrade. China cites US violation of its 'core interests' through Taiwan weapons support, including $95 billion aid package. US legally bound by Taiwan Relations Act to help island defend itself. Talks resumed less than a year ago in Washington meeting, with agreement on maintaining communication under conditions of respect and trust, but Taiwan tensions have escalated.

Taiwan is an important ally and arms supplier for the US. Trump demands that Taiwan should pay for US protection. Taiwan is an important player in the chip industry and semiconductor production, especially through TSMC as the world's largest contract manufacturer of computer chips.