Senators Visit Asia to Strengthen Alliances Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Visits aim to counter China's dominance in Asia.
Shaheen emphasizes unwavering commitment to alliances.
Curtis calls Taiwan partnership strategically and morally significant.
U.S. relies on Taiwan for computer chips, causing $127B trade imbalance.
Beijing opposes visit, viewing it as a sovereignty challenge.
Analysts believe Xi will pressure Trump to soften U.S. policy on Taiwan.
Trump discussed potential weapons sales to Taiwan with Xi.
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