After US President Donald Trump’s
summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping earlier this month, much focus has been put on Washington’s support for
Taiwan and US arms sales to its government. On the first day of those talks Xi delivered a stark warning to his US counterpart – that Taiwan, the most important outstanding issue between the US and China, could become a “very dangerous situation” if mishandled.
Trump has delayed signing a $14 billion arms deal for Taiwan that was recently approved by Congress, calling it a
“very good negotiating chip” in his dealings with Xi.
Meanwhile, acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the deal was being delayed as the Pentagon made sure it has enough weapons for the war with Iran.
