Taiwan envoy presses US on stalled $14 billion arms sale

· Politics · Taiwan · United States

Taiwan's representative to the US expressed confidence that President Trump would approve additional weapons sales, with a $14 billion package stalled. He said the goal is to ensure Taiwan is not on the menu when Trump and Xi meet.

Why it matters：The arms package is a barometer of US commitment to Taiwan's defense amid intensifying US-China rivalry.

Key points

  • The $14 billion arms package has been waiting for approval.
  • Trump and Xi are expected to meet twice more this year.
  • Taiwan's envoy said the goal is to keep Taiwan off the negotiating table.

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