Taiwan Welcomes Trump-Xi Call, Sees Regional Stability Amid China's Pressure

• Taiwan welcomed US President Donald Trump's call with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, believing it will help stabilize the region.
• Taiwanese Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi stated the US-Taiwan relationship is "very solid and strong" despite China's military pressure.
• Xi Jinping called for "mutual respect" with Washington but warned against US arms sales to Taiwan, a concern dismissed by Chen Ming-chi.
• Taiwan relies heavily on US weapons to deter Beijing, with President Lai Ching-te pledging to boost defense spending.
• Opposition-controlled parliament has blocked additional defense funding, impacting a US-approved $11 billion arms sale.