In one of the most unexpected diplomatic twists of the week, Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te has said that US President Donald Trump should win the Nobel Peace Prize, but only if he can convince China’s Xi Jinping to permanently abandon any military plans against Taiwan.

In an interview with conservative U.S. radio hosts Clay Travis and Buck Sexton, Lai suggested that if Trump could make Xi commit to peace, it would be 'a prize-worthy act that would change the course of Asia’s future.'

“If he can do that, he’ll deserve it”

Trump, who has long claimed he deserves the Nobel for 'ending seven un-endable wars,' has also said that Xi once told him China wouldn’t attack Taiwan during his presidency.

“I noticed that US President Donald Trump once said publicly that Xi Jinping actually cal

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