Taipei, Oct 22, 2026 (AFP) - What's holding up Washington's $14 bn arms sale to Taiwan?

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2026-10-22

Taiwan has been waiting months for US President Donald Trump to approve a $14 billion sale of weapons and equipment, which the island democracy would use to fend off a potential Chinese attack. Washington -- Taipei's most important security backer -- has sold many billions of dollars' worth of arms to Taiwan, most recently in December when it approved a record $11.1 billion package. China opposes American military support for Taiwan, which Beijin......

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