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US backs Taiwan just days before Trump hosts Xi at White House

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The US on Monday reiterated its commitment to the defense of key Asian allies ‌Japan and South Korea, and the three nations expressed support for Taiwan ahead of a summit this week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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  1. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Allies fret over Trump's support for Taiwan (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    U.S. allies in Asia are growing anxious that President Donald Trump may be tempted to soften Washington's support for Taiwan in return for an economic win with Beijing as he prepares to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week.

  2. New York Post

    US backs Taiwan just days before Trump hosts Xi at White House (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The US on Monday reiterated its commitment to the defense of key Asian allies ‌Japan and South Korea, and the three nations expressed support for Taiwan ahead of a summit this week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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