Ex-Taiwan Lawmaker warns of China’s 'Dangerous' Strategy

Jason Hsu, former Taiwan lawmaker, warns that Beijing is using a two-pronged strategy of diplomatic coercion and influencing Taiwan's defense budget through pro-China factions. He expresses concern that Taiwan could become a bargaining chip in upcoming Trump-Xi talks if its defense budget remains insufficient. Hsu notes Taiwan's economy is strong but dangerously concentrated in a few tech stocks, and highlights the global risk of supply chain disruption from any Taiwan Strait conflict. - China is isolating Taiwan through diplomatic coercion and influencing opposition parties. - Taiwan's defense budget is under legislative negotiation, risking insufficient allocation. - Trump-Xi meeting may put Taiwan 'on the menu' if defense spending is not resolved. - Taiwan's economy is booming but overly reliant on AI and TSMC. - Hsu warns of global ripple effects on semiconductors from any Taiwan Strait contingency. - Beijing may exploit US distraction in the Middle East to pressure Taiwan. - The Taiwan Strait is compared to the Strait of Hormuz as an energy choke point. - Hsu urges Taiwan to expedite defense budget to deter aggression.