Why Donald Trump does not let his allies in Asia down – DiePresse.com
Unlike Europe, the government of Donald Trump in Asia relies on military presence and political continuity: Washington wants to protect Taiwan and strengthen allies like Japan. The goal is the « deterrent of China ».
After all the episodes of the Transatlantic Rosen War, politicians in East Asia are likely to breathe a sigh of relief. Unlike in Europe, the United States does not intend to let allies down in the explosive Indopazacifik. Despite « America First » slogans, the Donald Trump government relies on continuity and presence in the region to keep the arch enemy China in barriers.
Pentagon boss Pete Hegseth made it clear on his trip to Asia. In Tokyo, the minister, which is massively under pressure due to the signal chat affair, was even poetic. He spoke of the « ethos of the warriors » that the USA and Japan have in common. This shows itself in China’s « aggression on Taiwan-Straße ». He promised: « The USA will hold on to a robust deterrent in the Indopazacifik, especially Taiwanstrasse. »
That should calm Tokyo and Taipei. The United States will continue to support the democratically ruled island republic, the Beijing threatens with « reunification ». Some observers feared that Taiwan could fall victim to a “deal” between Trump and China’s head of state, XI Jinping. After all, Trump Taipei repeatedly attacked and polished in the election campaign because of the « unfair monopoly in semiconductor production », Taiwan should pay for US protection.
