Taiwan Anxiously Eyes Trump’s Summit in China, with $14 Billion in US Arms Sales up in the Air
Trump says he will discuss U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with Xi, deepening concern that a $14 billion package could be delayed.
- President Donald Trump began a multi-day summit in Beijing on Wednesday with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where he confirmed plans to discuss United States arms sales to Taiwan during their meetings.
- The United States has maintained a policy of 'strategic ambiguity' since 1979, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act and the 'Six Assurances,' which commit the nation to providing Taiwan with defense capabilities.
- Trump's administration previously approved $11 billion in arms sales to Taiwan last year, though a large pending package remains unfinalized amid concerns that transactional diplomacy could jeopardize future military cooperation.
- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhang Han stated opposition to military ties with Taiwan remains firm, while Taiwanese officials expressed confidence in their partnership with the United States.
- Beijing could leverage negotiations regarding the Iran war to demand concessions on Taiwan, a move experts warn could permanently weaken United States defense commitments to the democratic island of more than 23 million people.
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Lawmakers Worry Trump’s Chummy China Trip Puts $14B Taiwan Arms Package in Jeopardy
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Thursday, May 14, 2026. Kenny Holston/APLawmakers from both parties are watching closely for any signs President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping could affect future U.S. support to Taiwan, as questions swirl around the future of a proposed $14 billion weapons package for the island.“It’ll be intere…
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Xi to push Trump on Taiwan
Beijing is poised to press Donald Trump on US arms sales to Taiwan, amid rising concerns that the president could alter his stance toward the island. Trump on Monday said he would discuss the weapon sales with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, alarming the island’s supporters; some US lawmakers warned against “unilateral changes” to Washington’s Taiwan policy, Semafor reported. In his eagerness for trade deals, The Washington Post wrote, Trump may soft…
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will probably discuss many issues during their meeting in Beijing on Thursday. But, in addition to trade, technology and conflict in Iran, a topic of discussion will stand out – Taiwan's future, writes The Conversation.
By Jennifer Hansler, Zachary Cohen, and Isabelle Khurshudyan, CNN. As President Donald Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week, Taiwan will nervously watch the encounter from afar to see if its political status and crucial arms purchases come up in the discussions between the two leaders. Although Taiwanese officials have publicly expressed confidence in the strength of their alliance with the United States, some current and former …
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