Taiwan Stresses Strategic Need for U.S. Arms Support
Following President Trump's suggestion that weapons sales could factor into China talks, Taipei officials underscore their island's role as a key deterrent to regional conflict.
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Switzerland Eyes Alternatives to Delayed US Patriot Systems
Swiss officials evaluate long-range air-defense options from Germany, France, Israel and South Korea due to further delays and cost increases for Patriot systems ordered in 2022.
China Sanctions 20 US Defense Firms Over Taiwan Arms
Beijing froze assets and banned all Chinese business with twenty American contractors and ten executives in direct response to weapons sales supporting the island.
China Reaffirms Opposition to US Arms Sales to Taiwan
Beijing's foreign ministry spokesperson restated the country's firm position against American weapons transfers to Taiwan ahead of the anticipated Trump-Xi summit in the Chinese capital this week.
Trump to Discuss Taiwan Arms Sales With Xi
The US president confirmed he will raise a pending $14 billion weapons package to Taiwan during his two-day Beijing summit also covering trade and the Iran conflict.
US Intel Exposes Chinese Plot for Secret Arms Sales to Iran
Reports detail Chinese firms planning MANPADs shipments to Iran via third countries, prompting Treasury sanctions on eleven entities and three individuals.