Taiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arm purchases, if given a chance
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te expressed his desire to continue U.S. arms purchases, emphasizing their importance for peace. He stated that Taiwan's future should not be determined by external forces, particularly in light of increasing pressure from China. Lai also highlighted the need for cooperation with the U.S. and other democracies to maintain stability in the Taiwan Strait.
- ▪Lai Ching-te hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases, calling them essential for peace.
- ▪He emphasized that Taiwan's future cannot be decided by external forces, especially China.
- ▪Lai plans to roll out a $3.1 billion initiative to upgrade small and medium-sized businesses.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTaiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arm purchases, if given a chanceTaiwan President Lai Ching-te says if given the chance, he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump that he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases and that they are essential for peaceByKANIS LEUNG Associated Press and JOHNSON LAI Associated PressMay 20, 2026, 12:47 AM1:28Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech to mark his second anniversary in office during a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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