Trump Again Says He Will Talk to Taiwan’s Leader, Risking China’s Anger
Donald Trump has expressed willingness to speak with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, a move that could provoke China. This interaction would challenge established U.S. diplomatic protocols regarding Taiwan. The potential discussion centers around arms deals, raising tensions in U.S.-China relations.
- ▪President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan is open to a conversation with Donald Trump.
- ▪Such a meeting would defy U.S. diplomatic protocol and could anger China.
- ▪The discussion may involve arms deals, which are sensitive in the context of U.S.-China relations.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Trump risks provoking China's ire with planned call with Taiwan leader — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Would be happy to talk to U.S. President Donald Trump: Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Taiwan’s President Lai says he would be happy to speak with Donald Trump — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Trump says he’ll speak to Taiwan leader, calling democratic island a ‘problem’ — Japan Times
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