Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te says Taiwan hopes a new United States arms sale package will be approved soon. Lai makes the comments as he reiterates his stance on engaging China through what he describes as “parity and respect.” Across the reports, Lai argues that Taiwan is not seeking to provoke China, while also maintaining that it has the right to protect its interests and safeguard its security. The outlets describe Lai’s message as balancing willingness for dialogue with continued emphasis on self-defense and deterrence. He also frames Taiwan’s position as refusing rule by China’s Communist Party, while characterizing Taiwan’s actions as necessary for stability and protection rather than escalation. The coverage does not specify the details of the arms sale package or the timing of any US decision, but it consistently links Lai’s call for faster approval to Taiwan’s broader security and political posture toward Beijing.