Trump vows direct talks with Taiwan president, upending decades of US diplomatic protocol
US president signals willingness to speak directly with Taiwanese leader as arms negotiations advance, breaking with longstanding diplomatic conventions.
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US President Donald Trump said he will speak directly with Taiwan's president, marking a significant departure from decades of diplomatic practice governing US-Taiwan relations, according to POLITICO Europe.
The proposed direct contact between Trump and the Taiwanese leader overturns established protocols that have constrained official dialogue between Washington and Taipei. The statement comes as the US and Taiwan advance arms deal negotiations.
The move signals a potential shift in how the Trump administration will handle cross-strait relations. Taiwan's government has not yet publicly responded to Trump's announcement. The statement reflects broader uncertainty about how the new US administration will navigate relations with China, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province.