


Mike Pence Urges Trump to Sustain Strong Support for Taiwan Against China
During a visit to Taipei, Mike Pence calls on the new Trump administration to renew commitments to Taiwan amid increasing Chinese threats.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence, on his first visit to Taiwan, urged President-elect Donald Trump to recommit to supporting Taiwan against potential Chinese aggression. He highlighted the dangers of abandoning Taiwan, warning it could lead to a nuclear arms race in Asia as neighboring nations lose confidence in US deterrence. Pence called for military backing and initiated discussions for a free trade agreement with Taiwan. He stressed the bipartisan consensus on viewing China as a strategic threat and reassured Taiwanese citizens of America's enduring support. Pence remains critical of Trump's previously expressed doubts about support for Taiwan.
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