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Trump and Xi Jinping in diplomatic discussion

The United States has reportedly withheld a $14 billion arms package intended for Taiwan, with Donald Trump characterizing it as "a very good negotiating chip" in discussions with China. However, Taiwan's chief representative in Washington maintains that U.S. relations are still solid and that the U.S. stance has not shifted post-summit with Xi Jinping. While Taipei has responded diplomatically, they are also emphasizing that effective deterrence relies on timely weapon delivery. The recent arrival of the first two new F-16 jets in Taiwan was cited as a positive development, and the envoy conveyed an expectation that the remaining equipment would not be indefinitely delayed for bargaining purposes.

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Trump and Xi Jinping in diplomatic discussion

The United States has reportedly withheld a $14 billion arms package intended for Taiwan, with Donald Trump characterizing it as "a very good negotiating chip" in discussions with China. However, Taiwan's chief representative in Washington maintains that U.S. relations are still solid and that the U.S. stance has not shifted post-summit with Xi Jinping. While Taipei has responded diplomatically, they are also emphasizing that effective deterrence relies on timely weapon delivery. The recent arrival of the first two new F-16 jets in Taiwan was cited as a positive development, and the envoy conveyed an expectation that the remaining equipment would not be indefinitely delayed for bargaining purposes.

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