Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has gone on the offensive after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that arms sales to Taiwan could be used as a bargaining chip with China.

U.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in dealings with China.

Asked if he would approve a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan that has been held up for months, Trump said that’s up to China.