US stopover by Taiwan’s president cancelled; Trump mulls China trip: Report
Summary
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te canceled his planned visit to Paraguay, Guatemala, and Belize after his stopover in the United States was reportedly blocked by then-US President Donald Trump. The trip was canceled to focus on trade talks with the US and typhoon recovery efforts in Taiwan.Key Facts
- Taiwanese President Lai canceled his trip after the US stopped his planned visit.
- The trip included visits to Paraguay, Guatemala, and Belize with US stopovers in New York and Dallas.
- Lai's office never officially confirmed this trip.
- Taiwan's president cannot officially visit the US because the US does not recognize Taiwan's government.
- Past Taiwanese leaders used US stopovers to meet US officials unofficially.
- Beijing conducted military drills after the previous Taiwan president's US visit.
- Trump reportedly blocked Lai's visit before considering a trip to China.
- US and China are engaged in trade talks with ongoing negotiations in Stockholm.
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