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US stopover by Taiwan’s president cancelled; Trump mulls China trip: Report

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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