Taipei Times
Date: Nov 03, 2017
By: Staff writer, with CNA
Taiwan is cautiously optimistic about US President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting

President Tsai Ing-wen, right, attends a tea party for journalists yesterday in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Minister of Foreign Affairs David Lee, center, looks on. Photo: CNA
with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) and hopes it will help promote peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said yesterday in the Solomon Islands.
Asked at a tea party for the media covering her visit to the Solomon Islands if Taiwan could be a bargaining chip during Trump’s five-nation trip to Asia, which begins today, Tsai said the government would keep a close eye on Trump’s visit to China.
“We maintain close communications with the US,” she added.
She said she hoped that Trump would reaffirm the US’ commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region during his trip. [FULL STORY]