Trump avoids Taiwan call to secure Xi summit

US President Donald Trump is not expected to have a phone call with Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te any time soon, despite earlier saying he would be open to speaking with the person 'running' the island. Two people familiar with the matter said there has been no movement toward arranging such a conversation, which relies on the American leader's willingness to take the initiative. Three other sources said the US believes that a call with Lai could derail an expected summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Trump administration is also reportedly holding off on new arms sales to Taiwan to avoid provoking Beijing ahead of the high-stakes meeting.