Distrust of Trump, fear of China propel new political force in Taiwan

Just after announcing a plan to buy billions of dollars’ worth of American weapons, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te dined ...

Taiwan puts $40 billion toward buying US weapons and building a defense dome

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases, including to build an air defense system with high-level detection and interception capabilities ...

Taiwan says it has discussed with US arms purchases for extra defence budget

Taiwan has already held preliminary talks with the United States about what weapons it wants to buy as part of a $40 billion supplementary defence budget, Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on ...

Test flights for Taiwan's delayed new F-16s to start this month

Test flights for delayed F-16V fighter jets for Taiwan are due to start this month, with 54 of the 66 aircraft ordered now in ...

Taiwan unveils $40B defense spending plan to counter China military threat over next decade

Taiwan President William Lai unveils $40 billion defense spending proposal to counter China military pressure as U.S. offers ...
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Trump Puts Taiwan Weapons Package on Ice Amid China Talks: Report

Donald Trump has reportedly held back a major military aid package for Taiwan, valued at more than $400 million, as he looks to secure both a trade deal and a potential meeting with Chinese President ...