Arms Sale
Coverage of Arms Sale in the Nexus archive.
- Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP
Taiwan's top U.S. diplomat emphasizes the need for American weapons to bolster self-defense amid rising threats from China. A $14 billion arms sale remains stalled after President Trump discussed it with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, while Taiwan stresses it must strengthen its own defenses without relying on U.S. intervention.
- Two House Republicans to meet with the leader of Taiwan's Beijing-friendly opposition party
Two House Republicans are meeting with Taiwan's Beijing-friendly opposition leader Cheng Li-wun during her Washington visit. The discussions focus on defense spending and her recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, amid China's scrutiny of U.S. policy toward Taiwan and potential Trump-Lai communications.
- Navy chief undercuts Trump and Hegseth on Taiwan, Iran
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao revealed the Pentagon paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan over a munitions review, contradicting the Trump administration's narrative on Iran and Taiwan. Cao emphasized the U.S. has ample missile capabilities but is delaying the sale, undermining Trump's defense policies.
- Trump Mulls Arms Sale to Taiwan, Will Speak to President
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a potential arms sale to Taiwan and plans to discuss the matter with the country's president.
- Thousands rally in Taiwan to boost defence spending amid China tensions
Thousands of people rallied in Taipei, Taiwan, to advocate for increased defense spending following the US's decision to pause a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. The protest highlights growing regional tensions between Taiwan and China.
- US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief says
The US is pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, according to Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao, citing the ongoing Iran conflict as a factor. President Trump has been sending mixed signals regarding the sale. The pause reflects competing geopolitical priorities in US foreign policy.
- Senate vote on arms sale shows ‘massive cracks’ in US support for Israel
The U.S. Senate vote on an arms sale to Israel revealed significant opposition, with 40 out of 47 Democratic senators blocking military bulldozers. Rights advocates described the outcome as a 'historic shift' in U.S. support for Israel.