Trump Mulls Groundbreaking Call With Lai – May 21, 2026
US President Donald Trump says he might be willing to hold a call with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te. Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a statement opposing Taiwanese independence as he wrapped up an official trip to Beijing. And a proposal extending childcare subsidies to adulthood has some questioning whether some factors matter more for raising the Taiwan's low birthrate. Plus: - Many buildings across the country have artistic window bars and grilles, but this special ironwork is disappearing. - Officials are on the lookout after finding a non-native lizard among shipped construction material in Hualien. - Taiwan's housing vacancy rate has risen to its highest level in 15 years, but the country still has some of the most expensive housing in the world.
