Taipei, Feb 5, 2026 (AFP) - Taiwan says Xi-Trump call will 'stabilise' regional security

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Taiwan welcomed on Thursday President Donald Trump's call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, saying it will help "stabilise" the region as China increases military pressure on the island. Taiwanese Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi made the remarks in an exclusive interview with AFP, hours after Chinese state media reported that Xi had called for "mutual respect" in strengthening relations with Washington, while issuing a warning about......

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