A senior U.S. State Department official has reaffirmed that a proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan is being evaluated independently of negotiations with China, seeking to clarify U.S. policy after recent comments by President Donald Trump raised questions about the deal's future.
He emphasized that the long-standing "Six Assurances," which state that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan will not be negotiated with China, continue to guide American policy.
Trump had previously described the proposed weapons package as a potential "bargaining chip" in discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, prompting concern in Taiwan and among U.S. lawmakers.
The arms package remains under review by the White House, with no timeline announced for congressional notification.
The clarification aims to reassure Taiwan as tensions with China over the self-governed island remain elevated.
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