Why US Allies Fear the Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing

Officials in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines are particularly concerned that Trump — known for his transactional approach — might soften US support for Taiwan or reduce military presence in the region to secure better trade terms with China.One Taiwanese official, speaking anonymously, called any reduction in American support “the biggest nightmare.” Analysts say even symbolic concessions could embolden Beijing to increase pressure on contested territories, from the South China Sea to the India-China border.