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Trump’s Meeting With Zelensky Sends Shockwaves Through East Asia

The danger of a loss or weakening of American military resolve might appear even greater on Asia’s eastern periphery than in Europe.

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In this image taken off a video released by the Taiwan Coast Guard, a member of Taiwan Coast Guard reacts to a Chinese Coast Guard vessel entering the waters near Kinman Island. Taiwan Coast Guard via AP
DONALD KIRK
DONALD KIRK

SEOUL – The blow-up of President Trump’s meeting with President Zelensky is sending shockwaves through East Asian countries fearful of the loss of America’s commitment to defend them against the region’s two giants, Communist China and Russia.

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DONALD KIRK
DONALD KIRK

Mr. Kirk, based in Seoul and Washington, has been covering Asia for decades for newspapers and magazines and is the author of books on Korea, the Vietnam War and the Philippines.

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