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General · 16 May 2026

Taiwan: $14B US weapons vital, despite Trump's indecision

Taiwan: $14B US weapons vital, despite Trump's indecision

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Tension over Taiwan’s security has grown after Donald Trump said he had not decided on another American weapons package for the island. Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said on Saturday that US military sales remain vital for peace and stability across the region. Reuters previously reported a second package worth about $14 billion is still awaiting Trump’s approval.

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