Trump's Taiwan Strategy: US Bolsters Defenses Against China

• Donald Trump released a new National Security Strategy to prevent conflict with China over Taiwan and the South China Sea.
• The strategy emphasizes enhancing US and allied military capabilities to deter potential disputes.
• Taiwan's strategic importance in maritime trade and semiconductor manufacturing is highlighted, with the new document strongly focusing on Taiwan.
• The US aims to deter attacks on the island chain from Japan to Southeast Asia, urging allies to contribute to collective defense.
• Trump will visit China in April to discuss trade; the administration has shown support for Taiwan through legislation and military sales.

Why It Matters: This strategy impacts global stability and semiconductor supply chains.