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 the US president’s latest visit to China.

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

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.

On arms sales, he told Fox News, "“I’m holding that in abeyance and it depends on China. It's a very good negotiating chip for us, frankly.”

A $14 billion arms sale includes air defense systems that Taiwan says it needs to deter a Chinese attack.

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 three-day state visit produced no binding deals but shifted the tone on Taiwan. Trump described arms sales as leverage, while Xi warned mishandling the issue risks "clashes…

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…

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.

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…

Il fatto che Trump abbia definito la vendita di armi a Taiwan una "merce di scambio" ha suscitato nell'isola autonoma la preoccupazione di un potenziale cambiamento nella politica…

US arms pipeline seen as key deterrent against rising China pressure

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says if given the chance, he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump that he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases and that they are essential for…

President Trump’s mention of an arms package as a “negotiating chip” with China has sowed uncertainty about vital U.S. support. | World News