US political figures discuss Taiwan's defense and reunification efforts with Beijing, amid scrutiny of US posture by China.
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US political figures discuss Taiwan's defense and reunification efforts with Beijing, amid scrutiny of US posture by China.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Lai asserts Taiwan's separate identity as China seeks reunification by force, leading to US invasion likelihood assessments.1 source
Trump and Rubio discussed US policy on Taiwan's defense needs during a recent summit.1 source
Graham supported military assistance and sanctions for Taiwan against Chinese pressure.1 source
- Taiwan adds Huawei to its export-control blacklist and reviews controls on advanced Nvidia chips, considering alignment with U.S. restrictions.Sub-event
Trump considers arms sales for Taipei while China scrutinizes US posture toward Taiwan.1 source
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The entities involved
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Taipei
special municipality and capital city of Taiwan
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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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