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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that if given the chance he would tell US President Donald Trump of his hope to continue US arms purchases, which Lai called essential for peace, while offering assurances that the island’s future would not be decided by external forces. Lai is marking two years in office, the halfway point of his term, under growing pressure from China, which sees Taiwan as a breakaway province to be retaken by force if necessary. Trump’s recent narrative on Taiwan also raised concerns about US traditional support for the island even without formal diplomatic ties. Lai said…
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