Taipei, Taiwan CNN —During his first term as US president, Donald Trump was widely seen as a friend to Taiwan, having bolstered support for the island through increased arm sales and upgraded diplomatic visits.
Under pressureBut one thing’s for sure: Trump is a less vocal supporter of Taiwan than Joe Biden.
“But the Unites States can’t want to help Taiwan more than Taiwan wants to help itself.
A logo of Taiwanese chip giant TSMC is seen at southern Taiwan science park in Tainan, Taiwan on December 29, 2022.
Analysts say increasing outreach and education efforts would be key for Taiwanese chip businesses to mitigate risks as Trump begins his second term.
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