Trump Risks China’s Anger With Plan To Call Taiwan President
Summary
President Donald Trump said he plans to speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te about a $14 billion U.S. arms sale that has been delayed. This move may cause tension with China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, but Trump emphasized he communicates with all leaders and is working on the Taiwan issue after his recent meeting with China’s President Xi.Key Facts
- President Trump intends to call Taiwan’s President Lai about a paused arms package worth $14 billion.
- The planned arms sale includes weapons like HIMARS rocket systems and anti-tank missiles.
- China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and opposes U.S. arms sales to Taipei.
- No sitting U.S. president has officially talked to Taiwan’s leader since 1979.
- Taiwan is an important U.S. trading partner and a leading producer of advanced computer chips.
- Taiwan’s government promotes peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said America’s stance on Taiwan’s self-governance remains unchanged.
- The Taiwan issue has caused consistent diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and China.
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