What Hegseth’s comments at Shangri-La Dialogue say about US foreign policy
The US has addressed defence leaders in Singapore, outlining America’s geopolitical goals.
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Will Trump kill $14bn Taiwan arms deal?
Will Trump kill $14bn Taiwan arms deal?
Published On 20 May 2026
Taiwan’s president says future will not be decided by ‘external forces’
President Lai says Taiwan’s future is up to its people as the island faces Chinese and US headwinds.
Taiwan not to give up ‘free way of life under pressure’: President
Lai says Taiwan will not provoke conflict with China, but will not forsake its dignity or democratic values.
In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’
Taiwan says it will maintain ‘status quo’ and deepen ties with the US after Trump meets with China’s Xi Jinping.
From: NewsFeed
What did Trump and Xi discuss during the China summit?
US President Donald Trump concluded a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Published On 15 May 2026
From: NewsFeed
Trump says he discussed Taiwan arms sale with China’s Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump said he discussed US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Published On 15 May 2026
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Trump-Xi summit: China, US disagree on what they agreed on
US touted trade deals; China said it warned Washington over Taiwan. Neither side confirmed the other’s claims.
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‘Never mess it up’: What Xi and Trump said on day one of Beijing talks
Xi and Trump agree to frame their relationship as ‘constructive, strategic and stable’ on the first day of talks.
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Trump and Xi to meet in Beijing: The key issues shaping the China summit
Trump and Xi meet as trade, Taiwan and the Iran war dominate a high-stakes US-China summit.
Trump says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan in meeting with China’s Xi
US weapons sales to Taiwan have been longstanding source of tension with Beijing, which claims island as its territory.
