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Taiwan open to direct Trump-Lai talks
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
Summary: Taiwan says it is open to direct talks between Trump and Lai amid concerns after a Beijing summit.
WHO: Taiwan
WHAT: Taiwan said it is open to direct talks between Trump and Lai
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 4:53 AM ET
WHERE: Taiwan
WHY: Concerns after a Beijing summit
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