US‑China‑Taiwan arms and diplomatic tensions

Timeline

1. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 9 sources

   Taiwan President Lai warns against becoming “China’s Taiwan”

   President Lai Ching‑te warned Taiwan must guard its democracy and reject becoming “China’s Taiwan”, citing Beijing’s “red terror” and a new ethnic‑unity law, while analysts note Taiwan’s US‑centric strategy may

2. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Trump's Beijing visit seeks stable US‑China ties, raises Jimmy Lai case

   President Trump visited Beijing, meeting Xi to pursue stable U.S.–China ties while discussing Taiwan, Iran, and the release of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai and pastor Ezra Jin.

3. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te urges graduates to resist Chinese influence

   President Lai Ching‑te addressed Taiwan’s military academy graduation, urging new officers to build strong enemy awareness, resist Chinese infiltration, and uphold national sovereignty.

4. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   U.S. Deputy Secretary DeSombre says Taiwan arms sales not tied to China talks

   U.S. Deputy Secretary DeSombre reaffirmed that Taiwan arms sales, including a $14 billion deal under review, are independent of negotiations with China and rooted in longstanding policy.

5. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Donald Trump’s Beijing Visit Signals Shift in US Taiwan Policy and Ignores Uyghur Rights

   Trump’s May 2026 Beijing visit quietly altered U.S. Taiwan policy, hinting at non‑intervention, while omitting any discussion of Uyghur abuses, prompting criticism from activists and analysts.

6. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te seeks G7 cooperation to uphold status‑quo as China expands militarily

   Taiwan’s President Lai pledges G7 cooperation to maintain the strait’s status‑quo amid Chinese military growth, while opposition leader Cheng urges dialogue and warns against U.S. dependence.

7. about 2 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

   Taiwan President Lai urges swift US approval of $14 billion arms sale

   Taiwan’s President Lai urges rapid US approval of a $14 billion arms sale, stressing defence needs amid China’s growing threat; the deal is under US review.

8. about 2 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources

   Taiwan pushes for US arms sales amid heightened China threat

   Taiwan urges U.S. arms sales and higher defence spending as China’s threat grows; president hopes a new sale is approved despite budget cuts and pending $14 billion package.

9. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Donald Trump recognises China as equal power, sparking Taiwan and ally concerns

   Donald Trump declares China an equal super‑power, prompting criticism in the U.S. and alarm among Asian allies, while his ambiguous remarks on Taiwan raise concerns in Taipei.

10. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Taiwan affirms US backing and warns Europe of fallout from any Chinese attack

    Taiwan says US policy remains firm amid Trump‑Xi talks and a $14 bn weapons review, while warning Europe that a Chinese attack would disrupt global chip supplies and trade.

11. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Taiwan rejects claims US arms deal could be sold to China amid Trump proposal

    Taiwan's US envoy says the $14 bn weapons sale shows security needs but US policy on Taiwan is unchanged, denying any plan to trade the island in US‑China talks.

12. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Taiwan Representative Rejects Claims Trump Might Trade Island in US‑China Talks

    Taiwan’s U.S. representative says the island won’t be traded in U.S.–China talks, stresses unchanged U.S. policy, and backs a pending $14 billion arms sale while stressing broader bilateral ties.

13. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources

    Trump's pledge to talk to Taiwan President raises US‑China tension

    Trump announced he will speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching‑te, a first since 1979, prompting Taiwan’s willingness, Chinese opposition, and concerns over a $14 bn arms deal and US‑China tensions.

14. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trump agrees to speak directly with Taiwan's President Lai

    Trump says he'll talk directly with Taiwan President Lai, a move not seen since 1979, and Taipei welcomes the outreach.

15. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Taiwan President Lai Says Island’s Future Must Be Decided by Its People

    Taiwan’s President Lai says the island’s future belongs to its people, vows unity, raises defence spending and seeks dialogue with China.