Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called ‘bargaining chip’
Taiwan’s president says arms purchases from the United States are crucial for regional stability, after President Donald Trump questioned continued U.S. support for Taiwan following his visit to China.
17 May 08:54 · The Seattle Times
Taiwan’s president defends U.S. arms purchases that Trump called ‘bargaining chip’
Taiwan's president on Sunday stressed that arms purchases from the United States are "the most important deterrent" of regional conflict and instability, after President Donald Trump ca
17 May 15:53 · The Washington Times
Trump weighs Taiwan arms sales as part of negotiations with China, U.S. trade representative says
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Sunday that President Trump is considering using arms sales to Taiwan as part of broader U.S.-China negotiations, noting recent past presidents also pause
17 May 14:38 · The Washington Times
Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties
Recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that arms sales to Taiwan are a “very good negotiating chip” in the United States’ dealings with China are heightening anxieties on the island democracy that Beijing claims as its own. Trump made the comment in a Fox News interview with Bret Baier…
16 May 19:55 · Japan Today
Taiwan presses case for U.S. arms after Trump says he's not decided on new sales
U.S. arms sales to Taiwan have always been a cornerstone of regional peace and stability and ‌are something confirmed in U.S. law, a senior Taiwanese diplomat said on Saturday after President Donald Trump said he had not decided on future ‌sales. Despite a lack of formal diplomatic ties, the ⁠U.S.…
16 May 05:30 · Japan Today
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