Taiwan's WWII narrative squeezed as Xi-Trump summit elevates Flying Tigers bond

Beijing and Washington used the Flying Tigers legacy to signal goodwill at the Xi-Trump summit, deepening Taipei's historical dilemma. Trump's framing of China as a WWII ally bolsters Beijing's narrative and complicates Taiwan's claims to a distinct wartime role. The episode underscores how great-power rapprochement can marginalize Taiwan diplomatically.