Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in break from protocol
President Trump plans to speak with Taiwan's leader, marking a significant shift from diplomatic norms. This conversation comes amid discussions of a potential arms sale to Taiwan, which has not occurred since the US severed formal ties with the island in 1979. China has expressed strong opposition to these official exchanges and any arms sales, emphasizing the sensitivity of the Taiwan issue in US-China relations.
- ▪Trump will speak to Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te about a possible arms sale.
- ▪US and Taiwanese leaders have not spoken directly since 1979.
- ▪China firmly opposes official exchanges between the US and Taiwan.
- ▪Taiwan's President Lai is advocating for stronger defense measures against China.
- ▪Trump has yet to decide on a $14 billion arms package for Taiwan.
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Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in break from protocol24 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKoh EweReutersTrump has hailed his relationship with China's President Xi as "amazing"US President Donald Trump says he will talk to Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te about a possible arms sale, in what would be a sharp departure from diplomatic tradition.US and Taiwanese leaders have not spoken directly since 1979 - when Washington severed formal ties with Taiwan to recognise the Chinese government in Beijing.China claims Taiwan as its territory and has not ruled out taking it by force.
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