Tsai Ing-wen’s election win buys Taiwan precious time to deepen US relations in trade and security

• Tsai’s to-do list is long: restart free-trade talks with the US, propose an extradition treaty, offer to join any multilateral action in the Middle East, and tighten up national security
• In return, the US can offer more political support, such as inviting Tsai to Washington or even a Trump visit