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Trump’s Refusal to Commit to Taiwan’s Defense Rattles Taiwan; ‘Thanks For Support But We…’

| May 16, 2026, 07:44:05 PM | TOI.in
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Is Taiwan being used as a bargaining chip? Fresh off his Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, Donald Trump stunned reporters by confirming that a massive $14 billion U.S. arms package to Taiwan is "up in the air," calling it great leverage for deals with China. Trump also ducked questions on whether U.S. troops would defend the island, saying "we don't need a war 9,500 miles away." Taipei has responded, thanking the U.S. for long-term support but firmly warning that they will achieve "peace through strength." Watch the fallout.

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