Taiwan not ‘provoking’ China and hopes new U.S. arms sale package can be approved soon, president says

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te stated Taiwan is not provoking China and expressed hope for U.S. approval of a new arms sale package. He emphasized Taiwan's right to protect its interests through talks based on parity and respect with China.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reiterated his desire for talks based on "parity and respect" with China, but said Taiwan had a right to protect ⁠its interests.

World Security Politics Taiwan Lai Ching-te China arms sale diplomacy security

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