Washington, Feb. 27 -- Washington's allies in Asia fear that the United States may not support Taiwan if the island's tensions with China escalate, NBC News reported on Thursday, citing former US officials.
The Trump administration's stance on the Ukraine conflict is raising concerns among Asian partners that Washington may not come to Taiwan's aid if China tries to take control of the island by force or coercion, the broadcaster reported.
Earlier in the month, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that Washington prioritized "deterring war with China" in the Indo-Pacific because of the alleged threat to US core national interests.
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