Breaking News: An expert claims that Trump is giving China a “golden opportunity” to attack….

A leading geopolitical analyst has raised alarms over former President Donald Trump’s recent foreign policy statements, claiming they may be emboldening China and presenting it with a “golden opportunity” to escalate its ambitions toward Taiwan.

Speaking in a televised interview on Sunday, Dr. Marcus Allen, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Institute for Strategic Policy, argued that Trump’s increasingly isolationist rhetoric and signals of reduced U.S. commitment to allies in East Asia could undermine deterrence and invite aggression from Beijing.

“China watches U.S. politics very carefully,” Allen said. “When a major political figure suggests the U.S. might not defend Taiwan or questions longstanding security guarantees, it doesn’t just stir debate — it alters Beijing’s calculus.”

Trump’s Recent Statements

The controversy stems from Trump’s recent remarks at a campaign rally in Ohio, where he criticized what he called “pointless entanglements in faraway conflicts” and suggested the U.S. should “stop spending billions defending countries that don’t defend us.”

Though Taiwan was not named directly, analysts have interpreted the comments as part of a broader shift in Trump’s foreign policy approach, which leans heavily toward economic nationalism and reduced military commitments abroad.

In past interviews, Trump has questioned the value of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship and called into question the One China policy — only to walk back or contradict himself later, leading to confusion among allies.

China’s Position on Taiwan

China considers Taiwan a breakaway province and has never ruled out using force to achieve reunification. In recent years, tensions have escalated, with increased Chinese military activity around the Taiwan Strait and growing diplomatic pressure on nations that engage with Taipei.

Experts warn that any sign of wavering U.S. support could encourage China to act more aggressively, calculating that the political cost of intervention would be reduced.

Strategic Uncertainty

U.S. policy toward Taiwan has long been guided by “strategic ambiguity” — a deliberately vague posture intended to deter both a Chinese invasion and a unilateral declaration of independence by Taiwan. Dr. Allen and others argue that Trump’s unpredictable approach may replace ambiguity with instability.

“Even if Trump is just posturing, the perception of retreat is dangerous,” Allen said. “China doesn’t need certainty to act — just enough doubt to believe the risk is worth it.”

Political and Military Reactions

While the Biden administration continues to reaffirm its commitment to Taiwan, including recent arms sales and military cooperation, Trump’s political resurgence is being closely monitored in Beijing.

Taiwanese officials have reportedly sought clarification from U.S. diplomats regarding Trump’s remarks. Meanwhile, Chinese state media has seized on his statements, portraying them as evidence of American decline and inconsistency.

Looking Ahead

With the 2024 election cycle concluded and Trump playing a prominent role in Republican politics again, foreign policy observers warn that his influence — whether as a candidate or kingmaker — could reshape the geopolitical landscape.

“Whether or not Trump is re-elected, his statements carry weight,” Allen concluded. “And right now, they may be tilting the balance in the Taiwan Strait in a dangerous direction.”