There are concerns that President Donald Trump's interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping might inadvertently signal a lack of resolve in safeguarding Taiwan's autonomy, given Xi's patient yet ambitious approach.

<p>When Donald Trump sits down with Xi Jinping this week, he will be facing a leader who is patient, perceptive, and ambitious. While the best way to safeguard Taiwan’s autonomy is to ensure Xi never receives the signal that patience is no longer required, Trump's fecklessness could have the opposite effect.</p>