Is a Trump-Lai Call in the Works? Rubio: 'No Information to Provide'

US President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his intention to speak with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te. When asked by the media on the 22nd about the status of preparations for such a call, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded, 'I have no information to provide to you on that today.' After his visit to China last week, Trump announced his intention to make decisions on new arms sales to Taiwan and to speak with President Lai, drawing significant attention. Earlier this week, President Lai told the media that if an opportunity for dialogue arises, he would emphasize that enhancing defense capabilities and military procurement from the US are essential for maintaining Taiwan's security and peace in the Taiwan Strait. The Taiwan government maintains its stance of preserving the status quo and asserts that China is the disruptor of peace in the Taiwan Strait. The Representative Office in the US stated that Taiwan and the US maintain close communication, and any further updates will be announced by the US side.