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The US Navy chief announced that a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan has been paused due to the escalating Iran situation, highlighting the strain on American military resource allocation amid simultaneous tensions in the Taiwan Strait and the Middle East. According to BBC, the Navy chief told Congress that uncertainty surrounding the Iran situation has forced the Pentagon to reassess global weapons supply priorities. Taiwan said it is “closely monitoring” the situation and emphasized that its defense needs remain unchanged. ...

Donald Trump has said he will speak with Taiwan’s president, a move that breaks from longstanding U.S. diplomatic protocol. The announcement comes as the U.S. weighs whether to proceed with a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. China has consistently upheld its one-China principle and opposes any form of official engagement with Taiwan. The statement could further heighten tensions in U.S.-China relations. Source: BBC World

[Brief] Trump Tells Taiwan Not to “Go Independent” US President Trump has publicly stated that Taiwan should not “go independent.” However, analysts note that Taiwan’s public opinion on this issue is complex, and independence is not the mainstream view. The statement has sparked new discussions in the cross-strait-US relationship.

US President Donald Trump has warned Taiwan against declaring independence, saying he wants Beijing and Taipei to “cool down” tensions over the self-governing island. The comments came shortly after Trump concluded a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington. Trump described the talks as “very successful,” though observers noted that despite choreographed ceremonies and diplomatic pageantry, the summit produced no concrete trade breakthroughs or policy shifts. Analysts suggest Trump’s swift warning to Taiwan following the summit signals a careful balancing act – demonstrating engagement with Beijing while avoiding further escalation on one of the most sensitive issues in US-China relations. The stance reflects the administration’s attempt to navigate great-power competition within the framework of the long-standing “One China” policy. ...

Trump Warns Taiwan Against Independence Hours After Xi Summit President Trump has publicly warned Taiwan against declaring independence, just hours after concluding high-stakes bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The statement came in the early hours of May 16 Beijing time, mere hours after Trump and Xi wrapped up what they described as “very successful” talks, though no concrete agreements were announced. Trump’s remarks on Taiwan immediately drew widespread international attention. ...

Xi Issues Direct Warning on Taiwan During Beijing Summit During the Beijing summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a direct message to US President Trump: improper handling of the Taiwan issue could lead to serious regional conflict. This warning underscores the central sensitivity of cross-strait relations in bilateral ties. Xi reiterated that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China’s territory and that any external interference would undermine regional stability. He urged the US to respect the One-China Principle and avoid actions that could be interpreted as supporting Taiwan independence. ...

Taiwan’s legislature has broken a political deadlock to approve a $25 billion arms purchase from the United States, one of the largest military procurement deals in recent years.

Taiwan News Anchor Indicted for Allegedly Taking Crypto Payments from China to Produce Propaganda

Taiwan president reached Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelling a previous trip. Beijing called the visit a stowaway-style escape farce.

The Taiwan president reached Eswatini after claiming China blocked his original travel plans, with Beijing describing the visit as a stowaway-style escape farce