Eager for Arms Deal, Taiwan Stresses Need for U.S. Support
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Source: The New York Times
Published: 2026-05-18 10:13 UTC+10:00
Section: United States International Relations
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Military & Defence, China, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan said on Sunday that weapons sales from the United States remained a crucial element for maintaining peace and stability in the region, comments made after President Trump suggested a multibillion dollar weapons deal with the island could be used as a “negotiating chip” with China.
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