Donald Trump suggests he would not defend Taiwan from China

Of course he is, a good chunk of Trump merchandise is produced in China, not Taiwan, and that's all he cares about.

LTC Eugene Chu No Surprises There!

Excellent diplomatic move. Damn, I didn't think he had it in him. Now, before you go ballistic, consider this: If President Trump gave Taiwan assurances that he would defend them if he's elected, China might act now before he could pose a threat to their ambitions. By suggesting a reluctance, he gives the Chinese reason to wait to see if he's elected. Now, you may argue that I've giving him too much credit. True enough. However, it's what I'd do in his position. Americans have a terrible diplomatic record and I can hope he might turn that around. Remember, he accomplished much in the diplomatic arena during his first term. The David Accords. The end of ISIS. General peace in a world in which bad actors like Putin are running rampant knowing that the U.S. has very weak leadership.