"Taiwan's president on Sunday stressed that arms purchases from the United States are "the most important deterrent" of regional conflict and instability, after President Donald Trump called into question continued U.S. support of Taiwan following his visit to China."
"U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and security cooperation between the two sides are not only governed by law but also a catalyst for regional peace and stability, President Lai Ching-te said in a statement."
""We thank President Trump for his continued support for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait since his first term, including the continuous increase in the scale and amount of arms sales to Taiwan," he said."
"In an interview aired Friday on Fox News, just as Trump wrapped up a high-stakes visit to China, he said he has yet to greenlight a new $14 billion arms package to Taiwan and that it "depends on China." "It's a very good negotiating chip for us frankly," he said."
Taiwan’s president said U.S. arms purchases are the most important deterrent to regional conflict and instability. He stated that U.S. arms sales and security cooperation are governed by law and act as a catalyst for regional peace and stability. He thanked President Trump for continued support since his first term, including increased arms sales to Taiwan. The remarks followed Trump raising doubts about continued U.S. arms support after a visit to China, including comments that future arms depend on China and could serve as a negotiating chip. The U.S. does not recognize Taiwan as a country but is bound by its laws to help Taiwan defend itself against threats.
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