Taiwan Envoy Downplays Arms Delay, Stresses US Ties Strong After Trump-Xi Summit

Taiwan's representative in Washington, Alexander Yui, publicly affirmed that US-Taiwan relations remain strong after the Trump-Xi summit, while underscoring the need for timely delivery of US defense equipment. This follows Trump's delay of a $14 billion arms package to Taipei, a deviation from prior approvals, likely to preserve the commercial truce with Beijing. The statement signals Taiwan's concern over potential US concessions and its reliance on continued military support.