The new US$240 million American Institute in Taiwan, in Taipei, seen as a de facto US embassy, has sparked tensions between the US and China. Photo: Reuters
Opinion
Opinion
Trump’s policy on Taiwan could turn the island into just another US colony as China’s threats achieve little
Chi Wang says China’s hardline stance on Taiwan, backed up by little action, is pushing the island further into the US’ sphere of influence
The new US$240 million American Institute in Taiwan, in Taipei, seen as a de facto US embassy, has sparked tensions between the US and China. Photo: Reuters