Amid heightened tensions, the US is considering arms sales for Taipei as China scrutinizes US posture toward Taiwan.
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Updated Sep 19
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What happened
Amid heightened tensions, the US is considering arms sales for Taipei as China scrutinizes US posture toward Taiwan.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Iwata advocates for arms sales to Taiwan while China's expansion threatens Japan's security.Sub-event
US considers arms sales for Taipei as China scrutinizes US posture toward Taiwan.1 source
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The entities involved
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Lai Ching-te
16th President of Taiwan (ROC) since 2024
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Beijing
capital city of China
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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