Trump signals direct talks with Taiwan as arms-sale decision looms
TL;DR
Trump said he will speak with Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te as he weighs approving a $14 billion arms sale to Taipei, a move that could strain U.S.-China relations and challenge decades of non-official diplomacy with Taipei, after he suggested using the sale as a negotiating chip with Beijing and Lai urged continued arms support.
- Trump says he’ll talk to Taiwan’s president amid arms deal negotiations Politico
- Taiwan's Lai says he'd tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US, if given a chance AP News
- Scoop: Trump advisers fear China may target Taiwan in next 5 years Axios
- Trump to speak with Taiwan's president in a new challenge for US-China relations Reuters
- Why the Issue of Taiwan’s Independence Is So Fraught Bloomberg.com
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