Trump Shrugs Off China's Massive Taiwan Drills as a "Routine" 25-Year Practice
President Donald Trump dismissed China's large-scale military exercises near Taiwan as routine 25-year activities, citing his rapport with Xi Jinping.
The military drills are massive, but Donald Trump isn't blinking. The U.S. President on Monday dismissed Beijing's large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan as routine activities that have occurred for 20-25 years, expressing no concern over the recent escalation.
Trump Taiwan Military Exercise Stance: Rapport Over Tension
During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate on December 29, Trump leaned into his personal connection with Chinese President Xi Jinping. "I have a great relationship with President Xi, and he hasn’t told me anything about it," Trump told reporters, signaling that personal diplomacy might outweigh geopolitical friction in his administration.
A Departure from Strategic Norms
While regional allies view the latest drills as a significant threat to the status quo, Trump's comments frame the situation as a historical norm. By characterizing China's actions as routine, he effectively downplays the immediate risk of conflict, a move that could reshape how the U.S. manages the Taiwan Strait dynamics.
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