Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says if given the chance, he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump that he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases and that they are essential for peace.

Taiwan’s president says arms purchases from the United States are crucial for regional stability, after President Donald Trump questioned continued U.S. support for Taiwan…

Lai Ching-te makes comments in response to meeting in Beijing between Donald Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping