Q&A KERRY BROWN

Interview: KERRY BROWN

- MEREDITH WOLF SCHIZER

Q: How might the Trump the China-Taiwan relationship?

A: Donald Trump in 2024 was not Taiwan is part of a larger negotiating strategy. Taiwanese leaders will need to deal with the incoming administration with caution. It will have people who are ardent supporters for its greater autonomy and recognition. But these do not include Trump himself. He is far less interested in the support of a fellow democracy and far more in how he can construct a deal with its authoritarian neighbor.

What key factors will influence the China-Taiwan relationship in the next decade?

The main factors on both sides are continuation of a strongly nationalist certainly led by Xi Jinping for the fore will continue to seek improvements in equals of the U.S. Resolving the Taiwan issue therefore will continue to be a priority. It will continue to seek opportunities to deny Taiwan international diplomatic space and will respond strongly to any attempts, particularly by the U.S., to give Taiwan a greater global role and some level of recognition.