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Is Taiwan next? China keenly watches Trump dump Ukraine

The US president’s dramatic meltdown with Volodymyr Zelensky raises urgent questions about whether America would support the island if Beijing invaded.

Jessica Sier

Beijing | Donald Trump’s explosive encounter with Volodymyr Zelensky has raised rich opportunities for Xi Jinping, as China increasingly flexes its military muscle in the Asia-Pacific region, including off the coast of Australia.

The US president’s clash with Zelensky in the Oval Office over a possible peace deal with Russia ruined a critical opportunity to secure stronger backing for Ukraine’s long-term defence.

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Jessica Sier is the North Asia Correspondent for The Australian Financial Review. She is based in Tokyo, Japan. Jessica has previously written on technology, global capital markets and economics. Connect with Jessica on Twitter. Email Jessica at jessica.sier@afr.com

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