Taiwan president urges quick US arms sale approval

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has publicly called on China to give up its military power in the South China Sea, East China Sea, and Taiwan Strait, and to renounce the use of force to invade Taiwan. Lai reiterated his position that Taiwan is willing to cooperate with China under the principle of equal dignity, while urging the US to approve arms sales to Taiwan. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Beijing and Taipei over sovereignty claims.