Trump and Taiwan: Is Chinese Military Prepared to Challenge US Policy?
Two KH-6 Fast Attack Missile Boats sail in formation during a combat readiness exercise at the Zuoying Naval Base in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on Jan. 9, 2025. I-Hwa Cheng/AFP via Getty Images
The U.S. State Department recently updated its online fact sheet on Taiwan, removing the phrase “we do not support Taiwan independence.” The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has perceived this change as a significant shift in U.S. policy, leading to strong objections from Beijing.
Antonio Graceffo
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Antonio Graceffo, Ph.D., is a China economy analyst who has spent more than 20 years in Asia. Graceffo is a graduate of the Shanghai University of Sport, holds an MBA from Shanghai Jiaotong University, and studied national security at American Military University.
