Trump thinks Taiwan is a ‘very good negotiating chip’ with China
U.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a 'very good negotiating chip' in relations with China, raising concerns in Taiwan about its security. Trump suggested that the approval of a delayed $14 billion arms package to Taiwan would depend on negotiations with China. Meanwhile, Taiwan's government reaffirmed its sovereignty and expressed gratitude for U.S. support amidst rising tensions with Beijing.
- ▪Trump's comments about Taiwan's arms sales have heightened anxieties on the island.
- ▪He indicated that the approval of a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan is contingent on negotiations with China.
- ▪Taiwan's government emphasized its sovereignty and the importance of U.S. arms sales as stipulated by law.
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Recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that arms sales to Taiwan are a “very good negotiating chip” in the United States’ dealings with China are heightening anxieties on the island democracy that Beijing claims as its own.Recommended Video Trump made the comment in a Fox News interview with Bret Baier that aired right after the U.S. president wrapped up a high-stakes visit to China on Friday. China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province, to be retaken by force if necessary. The U.S., like all countries that have formal ties with Beijing, doesn’t recognize Taiwan as a country but has been the island’s strongest backer and arms supplier. Trump is now suggesting that is open to negotiation.
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