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As Trump breaks ranks with Europe, are Asia-Pacific allies next?

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Asian allies should not expect any increase in esteem or importance in light of the Trump administration's pivot away from Europe .

Instead, Asian countries hosting U.S. bases may face demands for payments.

"The Chinese must now be convinced that if they blockade tankers going to Taiwan tankers, that the United States will not go to war for this".

"The last thing that Xi Jinping wants is war in Taiwan , simply because it's just too iffy," Loo says.

Loo cites factors like the terrain, difficulty of resupplying forces for amphibious landings, and the unpredictable weather conditions in the Taiwan Strait , including possible typhoons.

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