华尔街日报引述知情者消息称，在特朗普渴望与中国达成经贸协议之际，习近平寻求特朗普在台湾问题上让步，正式表明美国反对台独。美国政府在拜登时期采取“不支持台独”的立场，而在特朗普任内，官方则表明“反对任何一方单方面改变现状”。知情者称，北京方面已不再满足于“不支持台独“的表述。知情者透露，在北京看来，若美国能明确反对台独，将意味着美国从中立转向与北京立场一致；而如今特朗普渴望与中国达成经贸协议，习近平认为能说服特朗普在台湾问题上改变立场。 ...

Group 1 - The recent news regarding Lai Ching-te's potential transit visit to the United States has negatively impacted cross-strait relations, with both the Taiwan Affairs Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urging the U.S. to adhere to the One China principle and the three joint communiqués [1] - The U.S. State Department spokesperson stated that Lai's transit through the U.S. aligns with past practices, downplaying the political implications and framing it as a matter of safety and convenience [3] - The White House's proposed defense budget for fiscal year 2026 includes a "Taiwan Security Assistance Initiative," with a request to increase the aid from $500 million to $1 billion to enhance Taiwan's defense capabilities [3] Group 2 - The House of Representatives has passed a bill that maintains the $500 million aid to Taiwan but includes an amendment prohibiting the use of defense funds for maps labeling Taiwan as part of China, expanding previous restrictions [5] - The U.S. approach to Taiwan's aid is seen as primarily benefiting the American military-industrial complex, with Taiwan receiving outdated military equipment [7] - Taiwan's Vice President has indicated ongoing negotiations with the U.S. regarding tariffs, aiming to finalize an agreement by August 1, despite reports of a 32% tariff being confirmed by the U.S. [7][9] Group 3 - The Taiwanese government has been criticized for its lack of transparency regarding the tariff negotiations, with officials dismissing the 32% tariff as a rumor while failing to provide clear details on the discussions [9][11] - The current situation reflects a perception that the ruling Democratic Progressive Party prioritizes its political interests over the actual benefits for the Taiwanese public [11]