Taiwan's Diplomatic Shuffle: President Lai's Washington Visit Postponed

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has postponed a diplomatically significant visit to Washington that was tentatively scheduled for August. Sources say the trip delay serves multiple purposes, including managing extreme weather in Taiwan and navigating sensitive U.S.-China trade negotiations.

The visit, which was never formally confirmed, was expected to include stops in Latin America next week. The postponement reflects the fragile state of ongoing trade talks, with U.S. and Chinese officials having met in Stockholm.

Neither Taiwan's Presidential Office nor China's Washington embassy offered any comment on these developments. Meanwhile, the White House has remained silent on this issue.

(With inputs from agencies.)