Premier Cho Jung-tai: US Policy Toward Taiwan Remains Unchanged; Communication Channels are Open

Following US President Donald Trump's mention of a potential call with President Lai Ching-te after his meeting with Xi Jinping, speculation has arisen regarding its connection to arms sales. Premier Cho Jung-tai stated that communication between Taiwan and the US is very smooth and that the Presidential Office would monitor the situation if a call were to take place. He emphasized that US policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged and that both sides share common interests in global economy and technology. In an interview with TTV's 'Taiwan Celebrity Hall,' Cho discussed population policy, civil servant salary adjustments, and US-Taiwan relations. Cho noted that the US will not agree to any change in the status quo by force and urged the US government to uphold the Six Assurances of 1982 and expedite the approval of the $14 billion arms sale. Regarding the special budget for arms procurement, he stated that the first batch has been budgeted, and the second is being pushed through the Ministry of National Defense.