Key facts
- Taiwan's opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, visited the US after meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- US President Trump is reportedly not expected to speak with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te.
- This follows Trump's visit to Beijing and a meeting with Xi Jinping.
- The US maintains a policy of 'strategic ambiguity' regarding Taiwan.
- No sitting US president has spoken directly with a Taiwanese leader since 1979.
The relationship between the US, China, and Taiwan is a critical geopolitical flashpoint. The US policy of 'strategic ambiguity' aims to deter Chinese aggression while avoiding direct provocation. Actions by political figures, such as President Trump's interactions with Taiwanese leaders, can significantly influence regional stability and the ongoing debate over Taiwan's status and security.