Eager for Arms Deal, Taiwan Stresses Need for U.S. Support
After President Trump hinted that weapons sales to Taiwan could figure in negotiations with China, officials emphasized their island’s strategic importance.
Could US arms sales to Taiwan be at risk?
China has repeatedly voiced its opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, which is a vital lifeline for Taipei against Beijing.
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