The feeling of uncertainty and anxiety towards Trump’s approach towards Taiwan is quite apparent. These also have a strong root in the statements made by Trump during his campaign. As per Chen Ming-chi, a former senior adviser on Taiwan’s National Security Council, “ there is more anxiety this time ”. This is clear from the fact that Taiwanese President William Lai, who belongs to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has decided to not give Trump a congratulatory call. Lai’s predecessor Tsai Ing-wen had called Trump after his last election — a call which was received by the White House; it led to a lot of opposition from Beijing. Lai doesn’t feel confident to receive a similar response this time, underscoring the anxiety this time. Lai, however, wished Trump on X and  wished that the bilateral ties will continue.

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