Taiwan

Hegseth tones down warnings about China: “We respect their ambitions,” but “position hasn’t changed on Taiwan”

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toned down previous rhetoric calling China a threat in a visit to Singapore on Saturday, but told allies the region “has profound implications for U.S. security and prosperity.” As the U.S. has done for decades, Hegseth tried to straddle the line between not angering Chinese leaders and still not ostracizing Taiwan. … Read more

As China tensions loom, US temporarily pauses Taiwan weapons sales due to Iran war, acting Navy secretary says

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States has temporarily paused weapons sales to Taiwan in order to ensure readiness for a potential escalation in Iran, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao testified to the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on Tuesday. “I have not heard, I have not spoken to the Taiwanese. However, … Read more

Navy’s acting secretary says $14 billion Taiwan arms sale put on “pause” over Iran war

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The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said Thursday that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on “pause” to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations. Asked at a congressional hearing about the stalled $14 billion weapons purchase by Taiwan, Acting Secretary Hung Cao said that “right now we’re … Read more

Taiwan welcomes idea of Trump talking to its president, which would be a major break in protocol

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HONG KONG — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te would be “happy” to speak with President Donald Trump, the Beijing-claimed island’s foreign ministry said Thursday, after Trump suggested the two leaders might talk in what would be a major break in U.S. presidential protocol and likely antagonize China. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access … Read more

Trump’s Taiwan ‘negotiating chip’ remark sparks alarm over how far he’d shift US-China policy

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump suggested Friday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan could factor into broader negotiations with China, drawing a swift response from Taiwan’s president and reigniting debate in Washington about the future of longstanding U.S. policy toward the island. Asked by Fox News whether he would … Read more

Trump’s China thaw leaves Taiwan decision looming as ex-NBA star warns island holds key to US AI race

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump returned from Beijing touting warmer trade ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the summit left unresolved one of the most consequential flashpoints in U.S.-China relations: Taiwan. “Taiwan is the center of the global technology race,” former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom told Fox … Read more

Taiwan representative to U.S. says “we want peace and stability,” but “we’re not the ones creating all this trouble” with China

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Washington — Taiwan’s representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui said Sunday that “we want peace and stability” as Taiwan became among the most closely-watched issues in last week’s summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.  “We want to have our lives going on as usual. But we’re not the ones creating all this … Read more

Taiwan gently pushes back on Trump’s warnings after China summit

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Only the Taiwanese people can decide their future, Taiwan’s president said ‌Sunday, after President Donald Trump appeared to raise doubts about long-standing U.S. policy on his trip to China. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Trump said he had not yet decided whether to proceed with … Read more