Taiwan wants a trade deal with China to support its strong exports, but also wants to sign a pact with the US to diversify its trading profile. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Taiwan stuck at a crossroads with US and China over trade deals, facing conflicting prospects
- Speculation has mounted as to whether China will allow its Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement with Taiwan to end amid rising political tensions
- US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar also floated the prospect of renewing long-running US-Taiwan trade talks, but doubts remain on both fronts
Taiwan wants a trade deal with China to support its strong exports, but also wants to sign a pact with the US to diversify its trading profile. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen