Taiwan defends US arms sales as ‘deterrent’ against Beijing
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May 18, 2026
President Donald Trump recently described military cooperation with Taipei as a “negotiating chip” with China Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has defended purchases of American weaponry after US President Donald Trump characterized weapons deliveries to the island as a bargaining chip in talks with Beijing. During Trump’s visit to Beijing last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping […]
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