Taiwan's President Hopes U.S. Arms Sale Package Approved Amid Escalating Tensions With China
Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te expressed hope that a proposed $14 billion U.S. arms sale package would be approved, amid heightened military activity by China in the Western Pacific. The remarks came after former President Trump suggested using the arms package as leverage with Beijing. Lai reiterated his call for dialogue with China based on 'parity and respect.'
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Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te reiterates his desire for talks based on 'parity and respect' with China.
President Lai Ching-te made the hopeful remarks after Mr. Trump suggested that he could use a proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan as leverage with Beijing.
China's military is extending into the Western Pacific, and its various forms of coercion continue to intensify, Mr. Lai said