Taiwan’s President Lai says he would be happy to speak with Donald Trump
Summary
Taiwan’s President William Lai said he would be happy to talk with United States President Donald Trump, breaking decades of diplomatic practice. President Trump confirmed he is willing to speak with Lai as the U.S. considers a large arms sale to Taiwan, a move likely to upset China, which claims Taiwan as its territory.Key Facts
- President William Lai of Taiwan expressed willingness to talk directly with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Such a direct conversation has not happened since the U.S. moved diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China in 1979.
- China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out using force to control it.
- President Trump confirmed he would speak with Lai and mentioned working on the “Taiwan problem.”
- The U.S. is considering selling Taiwan approximately $14 billion worth of arms.
- The 1979 Taiwan Relations Act requires the U.S. to help Taiwan defend itself despite no formal diplomatic ties.
- Taiwan’s government says U.S. policy toward Taiwan has not changed and remains optimistic about arms purchases.
- Taiwan depends heavily on U.S. support to prevent possible Chinese military action.
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