READ MORE: Taiwan defends US arms sales as ‘deterrent’ against Beijing
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Source: RT News
Published: 2026-05-18 18:19 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Military & Defence, China, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has defended purchases of American weaponry after US President Donald Trump characterized weapons deliveries to the island as a bargaining chip in talks with Beijing.
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