Taiwan cheered China upset after Trump signs new Taiwan Law

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/taiwan-cheered-china-upset-after-trump-signs-new-taiwan-legislation-into-law-2025-12-03/

The Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act significantly reshapes the strategic landscape in the Indo-Pacific. By requiring regular reviews of US engatement guidelines with Taiwan, the law effectively institutionalizes deeper US-Taiwan ties, reducing the ambiguity that has long governed the relationship. This signals to regional actors that Washington is committed to supporting Taiwan not just rhetorically, but through an enduring legal frameword that future administrations cannot easily reverse. For China, this move is seen as a direct challenge to its claims and red lines. Beijing's strong reaction underscores the increasing risk of miscalculation as US-China rivalry intensifies. The law may highten political and military pressure around the Taiwan Strait, accelerating China's efforts to deter both Taiwanese autonomy and US involement.  For US allies in Asia, Japan, South Korea, and Australia, the Act reinforces the perception that the US intends to remain deeply engaged in regional security. It also encourages them to tighten interoperability, intelligence sharing, and joint deterrence planning regarding Taiwan contigencies, making the region's security architecture more cohesive. In Europe (hopefully), the legislation further aligns perceptions of China as a systemic rival. Although Europe's China policies remain diverse, the Act can push transatlantic discussions toward closer coordination on indo-pacific security and authoritarian challenges. 
I just hope that (before it's too late) with this legislation symbolizes the US' commitment to “freedom, democracy, rule of law, and multilateral balance,” and demonstrates that it regards Taiwan as one of the key strategic partners in the indo-pacific region.