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U.S. Senators Visit Asia to Strengthen Alliances Against China

3/29/2026

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Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Senator John Curtis, Senator Thom Tillis, and Senator Jacky Rosen plan a trip to Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea to strengthen Asia alliances against China's influence.
They seek to reassure these allies ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's May summit with Xi Jinping.
China may scrutinize the visit, viewing ties with Taiwan as a sovereignty challenge.
The Trump administration removed 99% of Taiwan's trade barriers, highlighting ties.

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Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Senator John Curtis, Senator Thom Tillis, and Senator Jacky Rosen plan a trip to Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea to strengthen Asia alliances against China's influence.
They seek to reassure these allies ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's May summit with Xi Jinping.
China may scrutinize the visit, viewing ties with Taiwan as a sovereignty challenge.
The Trump administration removed 99% of Taiwan's trade barriers, highlighting ties.