We can’t let Trump turn Taiwan into a bargaining chip
The article discusses the implications of President Trump's remarks regarding Taiwan and how they may influence China's calculations about the island. It draws parallels between Taiwan and Ukraine, emphasizing the risks of viewing Taiwan as a bargaining chip. The piece argues for the importance of defending Taiwan's democratic model against authoritarian pressures.
- ▪Trump's comments suggest that Taiwan could be used as a negotiating chip in U.S.-China relations.
- ▪The article compares the situation in Taiwan to Ukraine's struggle against Russian aggression.
- ▪There is concern that Trump's approach may embolden China to test U.S. commitments to Taiwan's security.
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| Original publisher | The Globe and Mail |
| Canonical URL | https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-trump-taiwan-china-xi-jinping-bargaining-chip/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-29T10:05:00.327Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-29T10:05:00.327Z |
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Open this photo in gallery:U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15.China Pool/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountA big strongman-led country claims that the smaller democracy next door ought to be part of its territory, for no legitimate reason. The nuclear-armed autocracy issues threats and masses arms on the border. But its ultimate decision is based on a calculation about how the rest of the world will respond – how much the smaller democracy is valued, how much the larger power stands to lose.That describes Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine in 2022.
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