Taiwan's Lai Expresses Willingness to Discuss with Trump

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has stated he would welcome the opportunity to speak with former U.S. President Donald Trump. This comes amid a longstanding diplomatic precedent: no U.S. president has spoken directly with a Taiwanese leader since Washington shifted diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979. Lai's remarks signal a potential shift in cross-strait relations and U.S.-Taiwan dynamics.