Taiwan confident of US support under Trump, minister says
Briefly

In an interview, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Minister Chiu Chui-cheng emphasized Taiwan's assurance in its strong relationship with the United States, highlighting bipartisan support from US Congress. Despite past concerns that Donald Trump could leverage Taiwan in negotiations with China and recent criticisms by Trump, Chiu stated it's premature to evaluate the full impact of Trump's second term. Taiwan remains focused on its sovereignty and democratic values while observing developments in US-Taiwan relations, especially since Trump's controversial acceptance of a call from Taiwan's President in 2016.
Taiwan has unwavering faith in the support of the United States, reaffirming a strong bilateral relationship despite concerns about its role in US-China negotiations.
Minister Chiu asserts that Taiwan's foreign policy revolves around safeguarding sovereignty and democracy, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the Trump administration's approach.
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