US weighs delaying Taiwan arms sales until after Apec and G20 summits

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The US government is considering delaying the announcement of major arms sales to Taiwan until after the November Apec summit in Shenzhen. This move coincides with upcoming diplomatic visits, including Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, suggesting strategic timing amid geopolitical sensitivities.

The United States is considering postponing the announcement of major arms sales to Taiwan until after November’s Apec summit in Shenzhen, multiple sources told the South China Morning Post. The potential delay comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to travel to Washington next week for a state visit. The sources said there was a strong possibility US President Donald Trump could extend the delay through to the end of the year, pointing to a planned bilateral meeting between the two...