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Trump to Speak with Taiwan's President, Potentially Straining US-China Relations

21 Mayıs 2026France 24

US President Donald Trump announced plans to speak with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, marking a significant departure from traditional diplomatic norms. This call could escalate tensions between the United States and China, as it is the first direct communication between US and Taiwanese leaders since 1979.
The implications of this conversation are being closely monitored by international observers.
The historical context of US-Taiwan relations is rooted in the 1979 decision to recognize Beijing over Taipei, which has since complicated direct communications between the two. The potential call comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding military maneuvers in the Taiwan Strait and…
Trump's decision to engage with Taiwan's leadership is likely to provoke a strong reaction from China, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province. This move could be seen as a strategic maneuver to assert US support for Taiwan amid rising tensions in the region.

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