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US Congress to push Trump on Taiwan arms sales

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A Democratic-controlled US Congress is expected to increase pressure on Donald Trump to expedite a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. Analysts suggest this move aims to demonstrate support for Taiwan and prevent Trump from using the sale as a negotiation chip with Beijing. However, broader US policy towards Taiwan is unlikely to see fundamental shifts, though Beijing has indicated strong countermeasures if certain 'red lines' are crossed. AI

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US Congress to push Trump on Taiwan arms sales

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Amber Wang,Lawrence Chung ·

    Democratic Congress to guard US’ Taiwan policy and press Trump on arms sales

    The Democratic US Congress may push for faster arms sales to Taiwan following the party’s resounding midterm election victories, but there will be no fundamental shifts in broader US policy towards the island, according to analysts. And if the likely next House speaker, Hakeem Je…

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