Trump suggests Taiwan should pay for US defense, sparking controversy over Washington's stance on the island.

Former US President Donald Trump has suggested Taiwan should pay the US for its defense, sparking controversy over Washington's stance on the island should he win back the White House. In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, Trump said Taiwan should "pay us for defense" and likened the US to an insurance company. Taiwan is dependent on US political and military support to counter pressure from China, which claims the island as its territory.

July 17, 2024
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