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Taiwan expresses confidence in continued US arms sales as Xi arrives in Washington

Taiwan's defense ministry says it will push forward arms procurement from the US despite China's pressure during Xi Jinping's state visit.

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What to know

  • Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit with Trump as Taiwan watches closely to gauge the outcome on US arms sales policy.
  • China has pressured the US to halt arms sales to Taiwan, and Trump previously paused a $14 billion package after a May summit in Beijing, describing such sales as a negotiating tool.
  • Taiwan's defense ministry expressed confidence that arms sales will continue despite Chinese pressure and committed to pushing forward procurement deals.
  • Taiwan is strengthening its own military capabilities through domestic weapons production and increased defense budgets that will exceed 3% of GDP in 2027.

“repeatedly expressed support for Taiwan's self-defense capabilities”

Maj. Gen. Chiao Fu-chun, Taiwan Defense Ministry spokesperson · Philadelphia Inquirer ↗ · Sep 22

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Taiwan expresses confidence in continued US arms sales as Xi arrives in Washington
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    “We will continue to maintain close contact with the U.S. Department of War and continue to push forward the arms procurement deal between Taiwan and the U.S., ensuring it proceeds as planned.”
    — Maj. Gen. Chiao Fu-chun
    1. 8 outlets Taiwan to maintain 'close contact' with US on arms sales ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

      first by Jerusalem Post, 21h ago · also Daily Maverick, The Hindu, Orlando Sentinel, Mercury News, Baltimore Sun, Associated Press +1

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  2. background

    Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for three-day state visit with Trump — China's Xi Jinping arrives in the U.S. capital for a scheduled three-day state visit to meet with President Donald Trump.

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    Taiwan conducts live-fire drills with domestically developed Cheetah vehicle — Hours before Xi's arrival in Washington, Taiwan's military conducted live-fire drills featuring The Cheetah, an eight-wheeled armored vehicle fitted with a 105-millimeter cannon, demonstrating efforts to strengthen domestic arms production.

  4. background

    Trump and Xi meet in Beijing; US arms sales to Taiwan pressured — During a summit in Beijing between Trump and Xi, China pressed Washington to halt arms sales to Taiwan. After the meeting, the United States paused a record-breaking $14 billion arms package to Taiwan.