After China’s warning, the US paused a proposed $14bn Taiwan arms sale, triggering fresh geopolitical shockwaves. A top US Navy official said Washington is delaying the massive weapons package to preserve munitions linked to America’s Iran war requirements. The move comes days after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan during talks in Beijing, while China renewed opposition to US arms sales to Taipei. Taiwan says it has received no official notice of any adjustment. Is this about military inventory, China pressure, or a major shift in US strategy? Watch the full breakdown of the escalating Taiwan arms controversy.