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A bipartisan group of senators is urging President Trump to proceed with a long-delayed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan ahead of his meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, emphasizing that American support for Taiwan should remain unwavering and not be used as leverage in discussions with Beijing. #Taiwan #USChinaRelations #DefensePolicy #TW #CN #US

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Lawmakers Urge Trump to Move Ahead on Delayed Arms Sale to Taiwan
The Trump administration has held up the sale for months ahead of President Trump's meeting this week with President Xi Jinping of China.
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Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung expressed confidence in stable U.S.-Taiwan relations amid concerns over China's stance on Taiwan, while also addressing disappointment in Taiwan's defense budget approved by its opposition-controlled parliament, which was deemed inadequate by U.S. officials for ensuring security in the region. #Taiwan #USRelations #DefensePolicy #TW #US #CN

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Taiwan 'confident' in US ties ahead of Trump visit to China
TAIPEI, May 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan is "confident" in the stable development of its ties with the U. S. and Washington has repeatedly said its policy towards the island will not change, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Monday of U.