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Taiwan’s President Says He Trusts Trump to Approve Arms Sales

Taiwan’s President Says He Trusts Trump to Approve Arms Sales
NYT World Thursday 18 June 2026, 08:21 UTC By Chris Buckley 1 min read
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President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan at a news conference for foreign journalists in Taipei on Thursday.

President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan at a news conference for foreign journalists in Taipei on Thursday. [Image text:] Office of the President Republic of China (Taiwan) International Press Reception with President Lai
Taiwan (LOCATION) Lai Ching-te (PERSON) Taipei (LOCATION)
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