Why is Taiwan the elephant in every room between US and China?
Published on: May 15, 2026, 11:39 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Taiwan remains the most crucial issue for China. The island's self-governance and its dominance in global chip manufacturing create significant geopolitical tension. Any conflict could disrupt world technology. The US maintains a policy of strategic ambiguity regarding Taiwan's security.
