Squeezed from all sides: What could Trump’s China visit mean for Taiwan?

The island democracy of Taiwan is being squeezed from all sides.

While China continues to ramp up the scale of military drills, it also hopes it can bring about reunification without firing a shot.

As Donald Trump prepares to visit Beijing – famously transactional and arguably weakened by his war in Iran – China looks set to pressure the president for concessions over America’s position on Taiwan.

Sky’s Asia correspondent Helen-Ann Smith visits the island – asking whether it is facing its most perilous moment ever.

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