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Why has the US arms delay rattled Taiwan?
Taiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington’s support.
![Taiwanese soldiers pose with a Taiwanese flag near a Sky Sword II surface-to-air missile launcher and a military UAV during an annual military exercise ahead of Lunar New Year in Taichung, Taiwan on Jan. 27, 2026. [Ann Wang/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-1779476022.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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US President Donald Trump concluded a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes, much lower than expected
Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.
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Trump says he discussed Taiwan arms sale with China’s Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump said he discussed US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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US touted trade deals; China said it warned Washington over Taiwan. Neither side confirmed the other’s claims.
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US officials have nudged China to do more on the blocked Hormuz strait. President Xi doesn’t appear to have budged.
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Xi praised the new ‘constructive and strategic’ relationship with the US, before Trump concluded his China trip.
Published On 15 May 2026
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Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS
The US and Chinese leaders agreed during talks that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to ensure global supplies.
