Under the Trump administration, Taiwan's relationship with the US and its defense strategy evolved significantly, navigating complex geopolitical waters.
Despite some shifts in US policy, Taiwan remains confident that the US will deter any Chinese military action against the island.
Taiwan’s defense minister emphasizes the crucial role of deterrence, highlighting the potentially devastating economic consequences of a conflict for China.
While relying on the US, Taiwan also invests heavily in modernizing its military and developing asymmetric warfare capabilities to strengthen its own defense.