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Flying Tigers praise by Xi and Trump creates historical dilemma for Taipei

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The historical narrative surrounding the Flying Tigers, an American volunteer group that aided China against Japanese forces in World War II, has become a point of contention. Recent praise for the group by both Xi Jinping and Donald Trump during Xi's visit to Washington has raised concerns in Taipei. Taiwan fears that this historical connection, which could have strengthened ties with the United States, is instead being leveraged to benefit Beijing's relationship with Washington. AI

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Flying Tigers praise by Xi and Trump creates historical dilemma for Taipei

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lawrence Chung ·

    Taipei’s dilemma over history deepens with Xi-Trump praise of WWII Flying Tigers

    Taipei’s dilemma over its history during World War II appeared to deepen as Beijing and Washington looked to the Flying Tigers as a source of connection and goodwill during last month’s Xi–Trump summit. US President Donald Trump’s description of China as an American ally during t…

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