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How would Trump react if China invaded Taiwan? | Meanwhile in Asia

12 SEP 2026 · 07:00 ET·20:49·59.7K VIEWS·1.6× USUAL PACE

China's President Xi Jinping has stated that unification with Taiwan is inevitable, while US President Donald Trump has not committed to defending Taiwan if attacked by China. The program explores the potential for conflict between the US and China over Taiwan, with segments discussing the possibility of war, the global economic crisis it could trigger, the importance of Taiwan's chip industry, and the potential scenarios of a Chinese attack.

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The potential for a US-China conflict over Taiwan carries immense geopolitical and economic stakes, given Taiwan's critical role in the global semiconductor supply chain and the broader implications for international stability.

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