Taiwan-U.S. Relations Affirmed as Xi Warns U.S. on Taiwan Arms Sales in Trump Call

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te affirmed that Taiwan-U.S. relations remain "rock solid" and cooperation will continue unchanged following a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi urged the U.S. to exercise caution in arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its territory. Trump described the call as "excellent," emphasizing strong personal ties with Xi. Taiwan welcomed the dialogue, viewing it as a stabilizing factor amid regional tensions and ongoing military pressures from China.