Following the recent summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, concerns are rising regarding the potential for Taiwan to be leveraged as a bargaining chip in US-China negotiations. This analysis asserts that Taiwan must move beyond idealistic views of its relationship with the United States and instead focus on tangible commitments. Strengthening asymmetric defense capabilities and bolstering societal resilience are identified as crucial steps for Taiwan. Furthermore, the article emphasizes the importance of expanded cooperation with regional partners to maintain deterrence and safeguard regional stability. Taiwan must proactively shape its own security strategy, rather than relying on assumptions about external support. The future security of Taiwan is tied to concrete action and strategic partnerships.