In this Just the News article, Taiwan is pressing Washington to proceed with a major arms sale after President Trump signaled he had not yet decided whether to move forward following his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- Taiwan urged the United States on Friday to continue with a proposed arms deal after Trump expressed hesitation about the sale.
- The reported arms package is valued at roughly $14 billion, and members of Congress have pushed the Trump administration to approve it.
- Trump said he had not made a final decision and would “make a determination over the next short period.”
- Taiwan’s foreign affairs ministry argued that arms sales are part of America’s long-standing policy toward Taiwan and are supported by the Taiwan Relations Act.
- The ministry framed the arms sale not only as a commitment to Taiwan’s security, but also as deterrence against regional threats.
- Taiwan praised Trump’s previous support for cross-strait security, noting that arms sales during his first term reached record levels.
- Trump said he discussed Taiwan with Xi, who reportedly told him China does not want a conflict over Taiwan’s independence.
- The article notes the core dispute: Taiwan has its own government, while China refuses to recognize Taiwan’s independence and claims the island as part of its territory.
Read the full story: https://justthenews.com/government/diplomacy/taiwan-urges-us-move-forward-arms-deal-after-trumps-hesitancy
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