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Trump moots talks with Taiwan's leader in departure from protocol
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to hold direct talks with Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te about a potential $14 billion arms sale, marking a departure from U.S. diplomatic tradition that has barred such direct conversations since 1979. China has firmly opposed the planned talks and arms sale, warning the U.S. against supporting Taiwanese separatist forces, and is reportedly delaying a visit by Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby until Trump decides on the arms package.
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Trump moots talks with Taiwan's leader in departure from protocol
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