https://www.scmp.com/rss/507431/feed Huiyun Feng is a senior lecturer of international relations in the School of Government and International Relations at Griffith University. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The world was shocked, if not entirely surprised, by US President Donald Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis earlier this month. But there could be more “October surprises” yet to come in the lead up to November’s presidential election. Diplomatic recognition of Taiwan, for one – a risky move which would undoubtedly lead to an unintended military clash. The United States has warmed on its relations with Taiwan in recent months. On August 10, US Health Secretary Alex Azar arrived on the self-ruled island,... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3104548/thought-trumps-covid-19-diagnosis-was-pre-election-shocker-wait?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3104548/thought-trumps-covid-19-diagnosis-was-pre-election-shocker-wait?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:00:14 +0000