July 08, 2026
Vigils marking anniversary have shifted to overseas cities in past years
Direct communication between the US and Taiwan leaders has not taken place since 1979
It was the second time in a week Trump had said he intended to speak to Lai
Talks between US-Taiwan leaders would be unprecedented, but the decision could roil US relations with China
President Lai says Taiwan is not part of China and will choose its own path
The US continues to back Taiwan amid growing regional tensions
Taiwan had right to engage with world, president says
Taiwan says China has been pressuring nations over flight permissions
