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Lai Ching-te says Taiwan won’t be sacrificed in arms deal
Filed: May 17, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Summary: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan cannot be traded away as Trump weighs a $14 billion arms sale to Taipei.
WHO: Lai Ching-te
WHAT: Lai Ching-te said Taiwan cannot be sacrificed or traded away amid discussion of a US arms sale to Taipei.
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 10:20 AM ET
WHERE: Taiwan
WHY: Lai was responding to US President Donald Trump describing the planned $14 billion arms sale as a bargaining chip with China.
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