Taiwan Sees Trump’s Arrest of Maduro as Helpful in Deterring Xi

Taiwan officials see Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuela’s leader as a powerful deterrent to Beijing’s aggression and a timely reminder of the US ability to defeat militaries equipped with Chinese-made weapons.

The strikes that toppled dictator Nicolas Maduro signaled to authoritarian leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump’s willingness to use military might for international affairs core to US interests, according to one senior official in Taipei’s security circle. That reassured the global chip hub, the person said.