Taiwan foreign minister vows to work with Trump on 'democratic supply chain'

Lin Chia-lung warns against China's 'salami tactics,' seeks Japan trade deal

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung says the island democracy is not just a "chess piece caught in the middle" of a global geopolitical contest but an actor that can play an active role. (Photo by Hideaki Ryugen)

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer, CHENG TING-FANG and LAULY Li, Nikkei staff writers

January 7, 2025 05:00 JST

TAIPEI -- Calling Taiwan a global tipping point, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung vowed to answer U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's call for more military spending and stressed the need for a "democratic supply chain" in an exclusive interview.