Trump’s China thaw leaves Taiwan decision looming as ex-NBA star warns island holds key to US AI race
Donald Trump is expected to make a decision soon regarding a new arms package for Taiwan, following a recent summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The situation remains tense as Taiwan seeks to bolster its defenses against potential aggression from China. Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom emphasizes the importance of Taiwan in the context of U.S.-China relations, particularly concerning technology and national security.
- ▪Trump will soon decide on a new Taiwan arms package after approving $11.1 billion in December 2025.
- ▪Enes Kanter Freedom stated that Taiwan's semiconductor dominance is crucial in the U.S.-China showdown.
- ▪The lack of progress on Taiwan indicates it remains a significant unresolved issue in U.S.-China relations.
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Donald Trump Trump’s China thaw leaves Taiwan decision looming as ex-NBA star warns island holds key to US AI race White House official says Trump will soon decide on a new Taiwan arms package after approving $11.1B in December 2025 By Ashley J. DiMella Fox News Published May 18, 2026 9:54am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ex-NBA star warns Trump: Taiwan chips are key to stopping communist China aggression Enes Kanter Freedom told Fox News Digital that Taiwan’s semiconductor dominance is the real pressure point in the US-China showdown and says Trump’s message to Xi should have centered on deterrence, AI and national security.
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