US senator plans trip to Taiwan as Trump’s interest in island cools: Report
Summary
A U.S. Senator, Roger Wicker from Mississippi, plans to visit Taiwan in August. This comes amid worries that President Donald Trump is focusing more on building relations with China instead of Taiwan. At the same time, Taiwan's President Lai canceled his visit to the U.S., as Trump plans to visit China.Key Facts
- U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, from Mississippi, plans to visit Taiwan in August.
- Wicker is a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, which deals with military issues.
- The visit occurs as concerns rise about President Donald Trump's focus shifting from Taiwan to China.
- Taiwan's President, William Lai, canceled a planned U.S. visit after Trump canceled a stopover in New York.
- Trump announced plans to visit China, invited by President Xi Jinping, while both countries discuss a tariff agreement.
- Beijing opposes Taiwanese leaders visiting the U.S., even unofficially.
- There's skepticism in Taiwan about U.S. support, highlighted by a survey showing a decline in trust.
- The U.S. has previously promised to support Taiwan's defense despite changing opinions.
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