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Taiwan's Lai says 'confident' of deeper cooperation with Trump

This handout photo taken and released on December 5, 2024 by the Taiwan Presidential Office shows Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te speaking during a visit to the Palau Parliament in Ngerulmud. [AFP]

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Friday he was "confident" of deeper cooperation with the next Donald Trump administration, a day after his call with US Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson that angered China.

Like other world governments, Taiwan has publicly congratulated Trump on his victory in November's presidential election as it seeks to get onside with the next US leader.

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