Tsai said China was showing insecurity over "more substantial developments in relations between Taiwan and the US, and other like-minded countries". The US remains democratic Taiwan's most powerful ally and leading arms supplier, although it gave up official diplomatic ties in 1979 to recognise Beijing. Beijing officials have described ramped-up Chinese military drills near Taiwan as a warning against asserting its sovereignty. The US has not granted special trade protections to Taiwan, such as relief from steel and aluminium tariffs, he added. "We can also try to judge what is in Taiwan's best interest, and try to find the right policy for Taiwan."

Source: Bangkok Post May 26, 2018 02:26 UTC