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Taiwan's Lai Calls Off Trip with U.S. Transit as Trump Seeks Xi Summit
UNITED STATES, JUL 28 – The Trump administration blocked Lai Ching-te's New York stopover amid US-China trade negotiations, leading to the postponement of his diplomatic trip to Central America, sources said.
- Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te canceled a planned Latin America trip after the Trump administration denied his transit stop in New York in late July 2025.
- The cancellation followed Beijing's repeated objections and occurred amid sensitive US-China trade talks, as the US sought to avoid provoking China.
- Lai's planned itinerary included stopovers in New York and Dallas en route to Paraguay, Guatemala, and Belize, Taiwan's diplomatic allies, though Taipei never confirmed travel plans.
- Officials stated there was no official denial or cancellation by the US side, yet critics like Nancy Pelosi called the decision a "victory for Xi," warning it sends a dangerous signal.
- This event underscores challenges in US Taiwan policy, with experts warning it risks weakening deterrence against Beijing and suggests willingness to accommodate China's demands.
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