The United States could approve a $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump concludes his planned diplomatic visit to China scheduled for March 31 to April 2, 2026, according to sources familiar with the discussions. Officials say the proposed arms sale expected to include advanced air-defense systems such as Patriot PAC-3 missiles and the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) is designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of Taiwan amid growing military pressure from Beijing. The timing of the announcement is considered politic

The United States could approve a $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump concludes his planned diplomatic visit to China scheduled for March 31 to April 2, 2026, according to sources familiar with the discussions. Officials say the proposed arms sale expected to include advanced air-defense systems such as Patriot PAC-3 missiles and the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) is designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of Taiwan amid growing military pressure from Beijing. The timing of the announcement is considered politically sensitive. Sources say Washington may wait until after Trump’s meetings in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping to avoid escalating tensions during the high-profile diplomatic talks.

China has long opposed U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan, viewing the self-governed island as part of its territory and warning that such deals interfere in its internal affairs. Beijing has repeatedly called on Washington to halt military cooperation with Taipei. The United States, however, argues that providing defensive weapons to Taiwan aligns with its obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act, which requires Washington to help the island maintain adequate self-defense capabilities. Security analysts say the proposed package would be among the largest U.S. arms sales to Taiwan in recent years and reflects increasing concern in Washington over China’s expanding military activities around the island. If approved, the deal would likely deepen defense cooperation between Washington and Taipei while further complicating already sensitive relations between the United States and China. Source: Reuters

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