US weapons or China’s friendship? Trump’s Iran war volatility reignites debate for Taiwan
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Taiwan is debating whether to rely on the US for security or engage with China to reduce tensions, as the war in Iran raises questions about US attention and capabilities. The debate has intensified with a visit by Taiwan's opposition party leader to China and a US senators' trip to Taipei to urge defense spending.
Taiwan is considering its security options amidst the US-Iran conflict. The island nation is debating whether to rely on the US or engage with China. The US has been pushing for increased defense spending, while China has been seeking to reduce tensions. Taiwan's opposition party leader, Cheng Li-wun, is visiting China, which could include a meeting with leader Xi Jinping. This comes as US senators have urged Taiwanese lawmakers to pass a $40 billion defense plan. The US has already committed to selling weapons to Taiwan, but delays and depletion of stockpiles have raised concerns.
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