Taiwanese officials and lawmakers are concerned that President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping could influence Washington’s willingness to approve or deliver weapons to the island. The concerns follow reports that Beijing urged the United States to halt arms sales, while Trump has described weapons as bargaining leverage. Taipei says American support is essential to deterrence. No decision to cut shipments has been announced, but uncertainty over pending packages is fueling debate about Taiwan’s defense readiness and security.
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