1. Trump’s demands on Taiwan to boost military spending could leave Lai facing defence budget nightmare
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Donald Trump’s demands for Taiwan to drastically increase its defence spending could strain the island’s budget and US relations, as it faces growing threats from mainland China and pressure to meet American expectations.
2. Deal makers vs ideologues: hardliners may limit Trump’s transactional approach to Beijing on trade, technology and Taiwan, analysts warn
Donald Trump’s China policy may face internal conflicts as hardline appointees challenge his preferred deal-making approach, potentially impacting US-China relations, analysts suggest.
3. Trump hush money case delayed as judge considers presidential immunity ruling
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Judge Juan M. Merchan has delayed ruling on whether to overturn Donald Trump’s hush money conviction over payments to a porn star after the president-elect’s lawyer argued for a freeze or dismissal of the case