Trump Holds Back Taiwan Weapons for Talks With China

Trump Holds Back Taiwan Weapons for Talks With China

Trump has delayed $14 billion in weapons for Taiwan, saying the sale gives him a 'very good negotiating chip' with China after Washington talks. Chinese leader Xi Jinping said U.S. weapons for Taiwan cross a firm limit. U.S. law says Washington must help Taiwan protect itself. Mixing weapons sales with trade risks confusion in Taiwan and China.

Published

Read at another depth