Afghanistan, May 21 -- Donald Trump said he plans to discuss possible US arms sales with Taiwanese leader, Lai Ching-te, days after his high-profile visit to China.
According to the Reuters, Trump's remarks could mark a significant shift from decades of US diplomatic practice, as American and Taiwanese leaders have not held direct official talks since Washington formally recognized Beijing in 1979.
China considers Taiwan part of its territory and has repeatedly warned against foreign military support for the island, refusing to rule out the use of force to bring Taiwan under Beijing's control.
During Trump's recent visit to Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly warned that mishandling the Taiwan issue could trigger confrontati...