Taiwan's leader says US arms sales, security cooperation key to peace
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te emphasized the importance of U.S. arms sales and security cooperation for regional peace. He stated that these elements are essential for maintaining stability and deterring threats from China. Lai also highlighted Taiwan's significance in global interests and the need to protect peace across the Taiwan Strait.
- ▪President Lai Ching-te stated that U.S. arms sales and security cooperation are key to regional peace.
- ▪Taiwan relies on U.S. security support to deter potential threats from China.
- ▪Lai insisted that Taiwan is at the core of global interests and peace in the region.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te speaks at an event to mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic Progressive Party in Taipei, Taiwan, May 17. Reuters-YonhapTAIPEI — Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said Sunday that U.S. arms sales and security cooperation with the island democracy were "key elements" to regional peace."The United States' continued arms sales to Taiwan and deepening of Taiwan-U.S. security cooperation are not only necessary but also key elements in maintaining regional peace and stability," Lai said in a statement on Facebook.Taiwan depends heavily on U.S.
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