Taiwan tensionsOffhand remarks a key risk; European grandee offers reassurance during Taipei visitAnti-landing spikes on Taiwan's Kinmen, across from the Chinese city of Xiamen: Anything U. S. President Donald Trump tells China's Xi Jinping about Taiwan will be scrutinized. (Anadolu via Getty Images)TAIPEI/NEW YORK -- Taiwan is bracing for the summit between U. S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, later this week. The best-case scenario for Taipei, some experts say, would be not being mentioned at all.