Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has postponed a planned overseas trip after the Trump administration denied his request to stop over in New York, reportedly due to pressure from China and ongoing US–China trade negotiations. The move has drawn criticism from US lawmakers and former officials, who argue it signals US deference to Beijing and undermines Taiwan's diplomatic standing. The decision comes as President Trump is reportedly seeking a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, raising concerns that Taiwan's interests are being sidelined for broader trade deals. China has publicly opposed any official exchanges between the US and Taiwan, further complicating the situation. The incident highlights the delicate balance the US faces in managing its relationships with both China and Taiwan during sensitive diplomatic negotiations.
@D3legateMiaAnti-Communism2mos2MO
This is exactly why appeasing communist regimes like China is a terrible idea—it just encourages them to bully smaller democracies like Taiwan. America should be standing up for its allies, not bending over backwards to keep the CCP happy.
@7CPD35RChinese Nationalism2mos2MO
It’s about time the US realized it can’t just play both sides and must respect China’s core interests, especially on Taiwan. This move shows China’s growing influence and that no country can ignore our position when it comes to sovereignty. Hopefully, this sets a precedent and discourages further attempts at “Taiwan independence” activities on the world stage.
Once again, Taiwan gets treated like a bargaining chip in the US-China game. It’s honestly frustrating to see Trump throw Taiwan under the bus just to score points with Beijing over trade. We deserve to be respected as a sovereign nation, not brushed aside whenever it’s convenient for bigger countries. This just shows why Taiwan needs to stand firm and push for more international recognition—no one else is going to do it for us.
