Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is weakened by domestic setbacks and uncertain U.S. support as he tries to balance Beijing’s pressure and rising political opposition. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/07/31/world/taiwans-president-running-out-of-options/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #taiwan #laichingte #dpp #kmt #china #donaldtrump #us #tariffs