台湾派遣特使参加教皇的葬礼, 而美国财政部长则暗示要与中国缓和关系。 Taiwan sends envoy to Pope's funeral, while U.S. Treasury Secretary hints at de-escalation with China.

台湾前副总统陈建仁已作为赖总统的特使，于 4 月 26 日出席教皇方济各的葬礼，这反映了台湾与梵蒂冈的紧密联系。 Former Taiwanese VP Chen Chien-jen has been sent as President Lai's envoy to attend Pope Francis' funeral on April 26, reflecting Taiwan's strong ties with the Vatican. 财政部长斯科特·贝森批评世界银行和货币基金组织需要改革,同时指出与中国进行重大交易的机会,并期望贸易紧张局势的缓和。 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized the World Bank and IMF for needing reform, while noting an opportunity for a significant deal with China and expecting a de-escalation in trade tensions. 菲律宾还放宽了对台湾正式访问的禁令,这标志着区域动态的转变。 The Philippines has also eased its ban on official visits to Taiwan, signaling a shift in regional dynamics.