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September 26, 2026
Taiwan Official Affirms U.S. Arms Sales as National Interest
- Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu stated that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are crucial for its defense and global semiconductor production.
- Wu questioned whether U.S. concessions on Taiwan would benefit American interests after the summit with China.
- The Trump administration previously approved an $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, with a potential second package worth $14 billion pending.
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- Arming Taiwan is an important U.S. interest, Taipei official says after Trump-Xi summitSep 26, 2026 at 8:41 AM · CNBC
- US 'very much' understands Taiwan's defence needs, Taipei official saysSep 27, 2026 at 2:45 AM · Reuters