TAIPEI: Taiwan’s president on Sunday stressed that arms purchases from the United States are “the most important deterrent” of regional conflict and instability, after President Donald Trump called into question continued US support of Taiwan following his visit to China. US arms sales to Taiwan and security cooperation between the two sides are not only governed by law but also a catalyst for regional peace and stability, President Lai Ching-te said in a statement.

Taiwan on Friday sent a pointed message to China after the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, saying US arms sales to the island are protected by American law and that Taipei will…

The dilemma arises as Chinese President Xi warns against US arms trade with the island

Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister Chen Ming-chi on Saturday stated that the island remained committed to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, while asserting…

Taiwan reminded the US of its commitment to provide it with arms after the US president warned the democratic, self-governing island against formally declaring independence in the…

US president's statement comes even as Washington is bound by the Taiwan Relations Act to provide weapons to the island.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday his pending decision on more arms sales to Taiwan could serve as effective leverage in negotiations 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.

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…

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te highlighted the essential role of US arms sales and security partnerships in promoting peace across the region. He insisted that Taiwan's stability…

La stabilità tra Cina e Taiwan non sarà mai barattata

Taiwan’s president says arms purchases from the United States are crucial for regional stability, after President Donald Trump questioned continued U.S. support for Taiwan…

Trump raised doubts about arms sales to Taiwan and whether the U.S. would defend the island, rattling a sensitive relationship amid threats from Beijing.

El presidente de la isla resaltó el papel estratégico de la cooperación militar con Estados Unidos en el contexto de las tensiones con China y subrayó la relevancia del apoyo…

His statement came days after Trump raised doubts over his willingness to continue to sell arms to Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own breakaway province, to…

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.

Trump approved in December a record-breaking $11 billion arms package to Taiwan including missiles, drones, artillery systems and military software.

El presidente de Taiwán Lai Ching-te señaló que las ventas de armas estadunidenses y la cooperación en el ramo de la seguridad con la isla.

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s president on Sunday stressed that arms purchases from the United States are “the most important deterrent” of regional conflict and instability, after President…

Trump’s calling of arms sales to Taiwan a “bargaining chip” has raised concerns on the self-governing island of a potential change in US foreign policy towards the territory after…