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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Helen Davidson in Taipei

Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy

Two soldiers lower the Taiwan flag during the daily flag ceremony on the Liberty Square
Donald Trump strongly defended Taiwan during his first term but, amid tariff threats and sudden foreign policy changes, his return to the White House has sparked unease. Photograph: Chiang Ying-ying/AP

It’s a bustling morning at the Dongmen wet market, in inner-city Taipei. Mr Yu is shouting at passersby, trying to offload his boxes of freshly steamed dumplings. In between customers, the self-professed “dumpling king” and his wife, Ms Liao, discuss Donald Trump.

“He’s very positive, energetic,” says Yu, handing flour-covered coins to a customer. Liao chimes in: “The dancing! Isn’t he in his 80s?” Yu nods in agreement. But asked what Trump means for Taiwan, the elderly couple is less effusive.

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