Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has postponed a planned diplomatic trip, including a stopover in New York, after the Trump administration reportedly denied permission due to ongoing US-China trade negotiations. The move is widely seen as a concession to Beijing, which strongly opposes any official exchanges between the US and Taiwan. The decision has sparked criticism from US lawmakers and former officials, who argue it signals US deference to China and undermines support for Taiwan. The controversy comes as President Trump seeks to advance trade talks with China and possibly arrange a summit with President Xi Jinping. Taiwan's government has downplayed the incident, but the episode highlights the island's precarious position in global geopolitics.
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