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Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te Trusts Trump on Arms Sales, Despite Leverage Suggestion

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has publicly expressed his confidence in Donald Trump. He believes Trump will ultimately approve crucial arms sales to Taiwan. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has publicly expressed his confidence in Donald

Trump. He believes Trump will ultimately approve crucial arms sales to Taiwan. These remarks follow recent statements from Mr. Trump himself. Trump had suggested a proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan. He indicated this

package could be used as a strategic tool. The former U.S. president proposed leveraging the deal with Beijing. President Lai's statement underscores Taiwan's perspective on the critical defense aid. It highlights the ongoing diplomatic

considerations surrounding the potential sale.

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