Taiwan President Lai Ching-te issued a firm response on Thursday to the recent phone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, asserting that trilateral relations remain guided by “Four Unchangeables.”
During the call on Wednesday, Xi emphasized that Taiwan is Chinese territory and urged Trump to handle arms sales with “prudence.”
In response, Lai stated that despite the high-level dialogue between Beijing and Washington, the core realities remain: First, the fact that the Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China are not subordinate to each other remains unchanged. Second, the U.S. commitment to Taiwan based on the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances remains unchanged.
Third, Lai noted that the U.S. strategic direction regarding collective defense and peace in the Indo-Pacific remains unchanged. Fourth, he described the Taiwan-U.S. partnership as “rock-solid,” ensuring that all ongoing cooperation projects will proceed without interruption.
The exchange follows a record $11.1 billion arms package approved by the U.S. in December 2025.
While Trump described his call with Xi as “excellent” and focused on trade, Lai urged the Taiwanese people to remain united and trust the government’s communication channels with Washington.
