Trump-Lai Call? Scholars Assess Possibility as Low
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U.S. President Trump stated he would speak with "the people currently governing Taiwan" regarding a US$14 billion arms sale. At a seminar in Taipei on the 19th, scholars Tsai Tung-chieh and Chang Kuo-cheng assessed that a direct call between Trump and President Lai Ching-te is unlikely, as it would cross Beijing's red line. They noted that while US-Taiwan communication channels are smooth, the final decision rests with Trump, and caution is needed regarding the ideology behind his remarks on Taiwan.