Taipei (HRNW)- Taiwan has urged the United States to continue supplying arms, while US President Donald Trump said he has not yet made a final decision regarding future weapons sales to the island.
The statement came after President Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, which has raised new uncertainty over Washington’s security commitments in the region.
Taiwanese presidential spokesperson Karen Ko said in a statement that China’s expanding military activity poses the greatest threat to stability in the Pacific and the Taiwan Strait.
She added that arms sales between the United States and Taiwan are not only defensive cooperation but also part of a joint deterrence strategy against regional security threats.
According to reports, the Trump administration had approved an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan last year, while another package worth approximately $14 billion is still awaiting approval.
Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said the government remains in continuous contact with Washington to better understand the US position on future defense cooperation.
Meanwhile, China has repeatedly stated that Taiwan is part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force if necessary. The Chinese military has increased its activities around Taiwan in recent days, while Taipei accuses Beijing of attempting to impose “unification” through military pressure.
Experts suggest that President Trump may delay a new arms approval for Taiwan, particularly as diplomatic engagement with Beijing continues, including an invitation for Xi Jinping to visit the United States.
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