Taiwan prepares for Trump scrutiny of defense and supply chains

Taipei faces more pressure to invest in military; all eyes on personnel picks

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A U.S.-made anti-tank missile is launched by Taiwanese soldiers during training in Pingtung, Taiwan, in August 2024. © Reuters

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer

TAIPEI -- Taiwan is expected to face heavy pressure to strengthen its defense and decouple supply chains from neighboring China after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election this week.

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