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Why Trump's Comment on Discussing Taiwan Arms Sales with China Has Raised Concerns
Trump's discussions with Xi on Taiwan arms sales raise concern over U.S. policy, prompting Congress to consider codifying the 1982 Six Assurances into law.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump said aboard Air Force One, `We had a good conversation and we'll make a determination pretty soon` about Taiwan arms after talks with Xi Jinping.
- December's record $11 billion US weapons approval for Taiwan and reports of a $20 billion package prompted Beijing warnings and live-fire drills simulating a blockade.
- Taipei lawmakers are locked in a fight over a special defence budget backed by President Lai Ching-te, who proposed $US40 billion, but the Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party block it despite pressure from 37 US lawmakers last week.
- The Washington foreign policy establishment reacted as analysts including Derek Grossman and David Sacks accused Trump of violating the Six Assurances, calling it a major faux pas that could worry Taipei.
- Rising South China Sea confrontations between Chinese and Philippine coast guard forces add regional pressure as United States and the Philippines meet in Manila to broaden security and support freedom of navigation.
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The Toronto StarWhy Trump’s comment on discussing Taiwan arms sales with China has raised concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump’s comment that he is discussing potential arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping is raising concerns in Taipei as the island democracy relies on U.S. backing in the face of China ’s territorial claims.
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Why Trump's comment on discussing Taiwan arms sales with China has raised concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is discussing potential arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and that has raised concerns.
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Calls for Six Assurances law after Trump Taiwan arms comments
Washington, Feb. 17 (CNA) U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that he is negotiating Taiwan arms sales with Beijing has raised concerns and prompted calls for Congress to codify the 1982 security pledges, known as the "Six Assurances," into law.
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