NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump, during his three-day visit to meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, held discussions across various domains including trade, security, and technology. A major point of discussion was Taiwan, one of the most sensitive issues in US-China relations. Taiwan has remained at the centre of tensions between Washington and Beijing for decades. While China considers Taiwan part of its territory, the island functions with its own government, military, and democratic system.
Post the recent Trump-Xi meeting, where Trump said he had not decided on future sales and described arms sales to Taiwan as a “very good negotiating chip” in the US’s dealings with China, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said that US arms sales to Taiwan and security cooperation between the two sides are not only governed by law but also a catalyst for regional peace and stability.
