Trump Says He Will Talk With Taiwan's President Lai: Bloomberg
According to Bloomberg, U.S. President Donald Trump stated on the 20th that he would talk with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te. The comment was made as the U.S. government is considering a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. Trump did not specify a timeline for the potential conversation.
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(CNA Washington, 20 May, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Bloomberg reported that U.S. President Donald Trump said today he will talk with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te. The statement comes as the U.S. government is considering whether to push forward with a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
When asked if he had a plan to speak with the Taiwanese president, Donald Trump told reporters today, "Well, I'll talk to him. I talk to everyone."
However, he did not specify when such a conversation might take place. (Compiler: Yang Chao-yen)
When asked if he had a plan to speak with the Taiwanese president, Donald Trump told reporters today, "Well, I'll talk to him. I talk to everyone."
However, he did not specify when such a conversation might take place. (Compiler: Yang Chao-yen)