Trump says he will speak with Taiwan leader as he weighs potential arms deal
Donald Trump has announced plans to speak with Taiwan's leader, marking a significant shift in U.S.-Taiwan relations. This comes as he considers a potential arms deal for the island, which has not had direct communication with a U.S. president since 1979. Trump's comments follow a recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where the Taiwan issue was a key topic of discussion.
- ▪Trump plans to speak with Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te regarding a potential arms deal.
- ▪This marks the first direct communication between a U.S. president and a Taiwanese leader since 1979.
- ▪China views Taiwan as a breakaway province and has not ruled out the use of force to assert control.
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