World · 26 March 2026
Trump's Taiwan signals give China strategic opening.
Donald Trump’s shifting signals on Taiwan are being interpreted by Xi Jinping as a possible strategic opening. Observers say a less predictable U.S. position could give Beijing more room to increase pressure or seek concessions. The situation has raised concern among allies, who fear Taiwan’s future could become part of wider geopolitical bargaining as Washington manages multiple global crises.
Reported by The Wall Street Journal · How we write briefs