Trump call with Taiwanese president on hold
President Trump is not expected to have a conversation with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te before a potential visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping. This decision follows warnings from Xi about the risks associated with Taiwan. The situation remains sensitive due to the longstanding diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and China regarding Taiwan.
- ▪Trump's anticipated call with Lai Ching-te has been put on hold amid discussions about Xi Jinping's visit to the U.S.
- ▪No sitting U.S. president has spoken directly with a Taiwanese leader since 1979 due to diplomatic sensitivities.
- ▪The Chinese Communist Party opposes any official exchanges between the U.S. and Taiwan, viewing it as a threat to their claim over the island.
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