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news The Hindu 2026-05-21

Taiwan Leader Lai Ching-te Open to Talks with U.S. President

Taiwan's leader, Lai Ching-te, expressed willingness to engage in discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump. This comes after Trump's suggestion that arms sales to Taiwan could be a bargaining chip with China.


After wrapping up his trip to Beijing, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested arms sales to Taiwan could be used as a bargaining chip with China

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