Taiwan has urged the U.S. to continue supplying weapons amid uncertainty over Trump's decision — Reuters
Taiwan has called on the United States to continue military aid after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had not yet made a decision regarding a new arms sale package to the island.
This was reported by Reuters.
Taipei’s position became public following Trump’s talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. The U.S. president noted that he had not yet made up his mind regarding a new major arms package for Taiwan.
In response, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s spokesperson, Karen Kuo, emphasized that cooperation with the U.S. is crucial for regional security.
“Military sales between Taiwan and the U.S. are not only a reflection of U.S. security commitments to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act, but also serve as a mutual deterrent against regional threats,” she said.
Taipei also emphasized that China remains the main destabilizing factor in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in the Taiwan Strait area.
According to Reuters, the Trump administration has already approved a record $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, and another package worth approximately $14 billion is awaiting a final decision by the U.S. president.
Meanwhile, Taiwan stated that it is maintaining contact with Washington to clarify the U.S. position.
Trump himself said that before making a decision, he wants to speak with “the person who runs Taiwan.”
China, which considers Taiwan part of its territory, has traditionally opposed U.S. arms sales and is stepping up its military activity in the region. In response, Taipei emphasizes that Taiwan is a sovereign and democratic state.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes that China would like to establish control over Taiwan without the use of force.
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he does not support an official declaration of Taiwan’s independence and advocates for reducing tensions in relations with China.
