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Trump Meets Xi as Taiwan Arms Package Faces Review
President Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The meeting left the status of a $14 billion Taiwan arms package unresolved. Officials in Taipei expressed uncertainty over future U.S. support.
May 22, 7:30 AM·1m read1 source
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The meeting left the status of a $14 billion Taiwan arms package unresolved. Officials in Taipei expressed uncertainty over future U.S. support.
Xi reportedly warned Trump that Taiwan remained the most dangerous issue in U.S.-China relations and could trigger clashes if mishandled. Trump emphasized having an amazing meeting with Xi while declining to immediately approve the Congress-cleared arms package.
The delay has created uncertainty inside Taipei about whether Taiwan will be on the losing end of the discussions. com reported that all eyes are now on the $14 billion Taiwan arms package.
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