TAIPEI -- Taiwan is bracing for prolonged uncertainty and pressure to strengthen its own defense if Republican Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election in November, experts say.
Experts see pressure to lift military budget, risk of becoming China bargaining chip

U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump has suggested Taiwan should "pay us for defense" and is expected to pose challenges for Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te. (Source photos by Reuters)
TAIPEI -- Taiwan is bracing for prolonged uncertainty and pressure to strengthen its own defense if Republican Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election in November, experts say.