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Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new sales - Reuters

Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new sales - Reuters

Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new sales Reuters

May 16, 2026 at 05:31 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"I'm undecided on new sales."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"U.S. arms sales are crucial for regional peace"

— Lai Ching-te , Politician

"China’s escalating military threat is the 'sole destabilising factor' in the Indo-Pacific region."

— Karen Kuo , Other

"Mr Trump might delay approving the new package until after late September."

— Kuo Yu-ren , Academic

"Taiwan still needs to try to understand the 'true intent' of Mr Trump’s remarks."

— Chen Ming-chi , Other

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Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new sales - Reuters
Reutersvia rss 1 quote 1 person

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Associated Pressvia ai

Following a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Trump stated he has not decided on a major U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, raising concerns among congressional Republicans about U.S. support for the island.

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Reutersvia ai

Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister emphasized that U.S. arms sales are crucial for regional peace and stability, following President Trump's statement of indecision on future sales.

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The Starvia ai

Taiwan's government pressed the case for U.S. arms supplies, stating they are based on U.S. law and serve as a shared deterrent to regional threats, after President Trump said he had not decided on future sales.

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Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new sales
The Economic Timesvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister emphasized that U.S. arms sales are crucial for regional peace, following President Trump's expression of uncertainty about future weapons sales to the island.

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Reutersvia ai

Taiwan's government emphasized the importance of U.S. arms supplies, stating they are based on U.S. law and serve as a shared deterrent to regional threats, following President Trump's indecision on future sales.

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Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new sales
The Straits Timesvia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

Taiwan's government urged for continued U.S. arms supplies, citing their importance for regional stability, after President Trump expressed indecision on future sales.

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Trump says after summit Taiwan arms sale decision pending
Taiwan Newsvia ai

President Trump stated he has not decided whether to approve a major arms package for Taiwan following talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, indicating he may first speak with President Lai Ching-te.

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