Taipei’s dilemma over history deepens with Xi-Trump praise of WWII Flying Tigers
- Posted on October 4, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
- 1 Views
- 1 min read
In brief
Taiwan's government faces growing concerns as the historical narrative surrounding the Flying Tigers—the legendary American volunteer pilots who fought alongside China during World War II—has become a diplomatic asset favoring Beijing rather than strengthening US-Taiwan relations. The situation reflects deeper tensions over how both sides interpret shared history and compete for influence in the region.
Summary auto-generated by AI from the original publisher's content. Editorial standards.
Taipei’s dilemma over history deepens with Xi-Trump praise of WWII Flying Tigers
Taiwan’s ruling party uneasy that what could have been a valuable historical connection with the US has ended up benefiting Beijing’s ties.
