Taiwan awaits $14 billion US arms deal

Taiwanese Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi stated that the U.S. is aware of Taiwan's defense needs as a $14 billion arms package remains on hold. President Trump has described the deal as a bargaining tool following talks with Xi Jinping, while China continues to bolster its military.

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This article is AI-generated and fact-gated. Original reporting: Times of India