Arming Taiwan an important US interest, Taipei official says after Trump-Xi summit

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Arming Taiwan an important US interest, Taipei official says after Trump-Xi summit

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A Taiwanese diplomat stressed that US arms support for Taiwan is vital for protecting Taiwan's freedom and ensuring semiconductor supplies globally, following a summit between the US and Chinese presidents. This underscores US interests in sustaining Taiwan's security amid cross-strait tensions.

TAIPEI, Sept 26 - The United States providing weapons to Taiwan to protect its freedom and provide semiconductors to the world is in the US national interest, a senior Taiwanese diplomat said on Saturday following a summit between the Chinese and US presidents.

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