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Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale

Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale

Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island

Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14B arms sale

Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14B arms sale

Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island

Trump call with Taiwan’s Lai not yet planned, sources say

Trump call with Taiwan’s Lai not yet planned, sources say

By Trevor Hunnicutt, Michael Martina, Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee WASHINGTON/TAIPEI, May 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Taiwan have not yet made concrete plans for talks between their presidents, four people familiar with the matter said, despite U.S.

If they spoke, Taiwan president would tell Trump China was undermining stability

If they spoke, Taiwan president would tell Trump China was undermining stability

By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, May 20 (Reuters) - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that if he got the opportunity to speak to U.S.

Explainer-Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan's president

Explainer-Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan's president

May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would speak with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, an unprecedented move for a U.S. leader that could roil U.S. relations with China and maybe prompt more Chinese war games around the island.

Taiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from the US

Taiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from the US

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says that if given the chance he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases that are essential for peace

How different were Trump and Putin’s visits to China

How different were Trump and Putin’s visits to China

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's recent summits with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin highlighted different dynamics with each country

Taiwan's Lai says he'd tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US, if given a chance

Taiwan's Lai says he'd tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US, if given a chance

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says that if given the chance he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases that are essential for peace

Taiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arm purchases, if given a chance

Taiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arm purchases, if given a chance

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says if given the chance, he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump that he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases and that they are essential for peace

President Trump Plans Unprecedented Call with Taiwan's President, Challenging Diplomatic Norms

President Trump Plans Unprecedented Call with Taiwan's President, Challenging Diplomatic Norms

President Trump announced his intention to speak with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, marking a significant departure from longstanding U.S. diplomatic practices. This move could potentially strain U.S.-China relations, as China views Taiwan as part of its territory. Historically, U.S. presidents have avoided direct communication with Taiwanese leaders since the U.S. recognized Beijing over Taipei in 1979. Trump's comments come amid ongoing U.S. military support for Taiwan, which has been a point of contention with China. The announcement follows Trump's recent visit to Beijing and his ongoing discussions about a potential $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.

The differences — and similarities — in the Trump and Putin visits to China

The differences — and similarities — in the Trump and Putin visits to China

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's recent summits with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin highlighted different dynamics with each country

Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports

Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports

May 21 (Reuters) - Beijing is holding up a proposed visit by the Pentagon's under-secretary of defence for policy, Elbridge Colby, as China pressures U.S. President Donald Trump over a $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.