Taiwan’s president explains under what conditions Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize

According to him, the United States remains Taiwan’s key international partner, despite the lack of official diplomatic relations between Washington and Taipei. China continues to claim the island as its own.

Lai also noted that since Trump took office earlier this year, no new arms sales to the island have been announced.

Trump is expected to meet with Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific leaders’ summit in South Korea later this month.

The Taiwanese president referred to Trump’s August remarks, in which he reportedly assured that China would not invade the island while he is in office.

"We hope to continue receiving President Trump's support. Should President Trump persuade Xi Jinping to permanently abandon any military aggression against Taiwan, President Trump would undoubtedly be a Nobel Peace Prize laureate," Lai said.

He added that he would advise Trump to pay special attention to China’s military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and its growing forces in the East and South China Seas.

Nobel Peace Prize and Trump

The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious international awards, granted annually for outstanding contributions to the promotion of peace. It was established in the late 19th century by Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel.

This year’s laureate will be announced in Norway on October 10. A total of 338 candidates have been nominated for the award, including 244 individuals and 94 organizations. Among the potential contenders is US President Donald Trump.

Recently, Trump stated that he seeks to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming that he had "stopped seven wars." He also emphasized that it would be "a great insult to the United States" if he were not awarded the prize.

Meanwhile, a group of Ukrainian Members of Parliament has registered a document proposing that the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) appeal to the Nobel Committee to nominate Donald Trump for the Peace Prize.

What is known about the China–Taiwan conflict

The conflict between Taiwan and China has historical roots linked to the Chinese Civil War, after which, in 1949, the government of the Republic of China retreated to Taiwan, while the Communist Party established control over mainland China.

China considers Taiwan an inseparable part of its territory and does not recognize its independence, threatening to use force if the island officially declares independence.

Taiwan, meanwhile, effectively operates as an independent state with its own government, military, and international relations, although most countries in the world do not formally recognize its sovereignty.

Tensions are heightened by China’s military exercises near Taiwan and its increasing activity in the South China and East China Seas.

The United States and other Western countries support Taiwan.