Taiwan would ‘welcome’ its President speaking to Trump, Taiwanese Minister says
Taiwan's government expressed openness to a conversation between its President Lai Ching-te and U.S. President Donald Trump. This follows Trump's comments about wanting to speak to the leader of Taiwan regarding arms sales. The Taiwanese Deputy Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of understanding U.S. intentions and welcomed the opportunity for dialogue.
- ▪Taiwan would welcome a conversation between President Lai Ching-te and U.S. President Donald Trump.
- ▪Trump mentioned the need to speak to the person running Taiwan regarding arms sales.
- ▪Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister is seeking confirmation from the U.S. about Trump's interest in speaking with Lai.
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Taiwan would "welcome" an opportunity for its leader to speak to U.S. President Donald Trump after he raised the possibility, a senior Taiwanese diplomat said Monday (May 18, 2026).Mr. Trump told reporters on Friday (May 15, 2026) that he had to speak to the man "running Taiwan" — an apparent reference to President Lai Ching-te about arms sales.Mr. Trump made the remarks to reporters aboard Air Force One on the way back to Washington after a summit in Beijing where Chinese President Xi Jinping had pushed him not to support Taiwan. Taiwan won't be sacrificed, U.S. arms sales a commitment: President responds to Trump"I'm going to make a determination. I'm going to see," Mr.
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