Plan to discuss US$14 billion arms package with island’s leader would anger Beijing and raise questions about US policy, analysts say.

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

Some factions say its time that Taipei reconsider its hard-line stance against Beijing

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Trump last week issued a warning to Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China.

Trump last week issued a warning to Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China.

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Plan to discuss US$14 billion arms package with island’s leader would anger Beijing and raise questions about US policy, analysts say.

Trump has suspended weapons sales to Taiwan in a move that again shows he favours potential enemies over allies, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley