Taiwan Minister 'Cautiously Optimistic' on US Arms Sales Amid Reports of Halt

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In response to a New York Times report suggesting the U.S. might halt arms sales to Taiwan following the Trump-Xi meeting, Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated on the 19th that Taiwan remains "cautiously optimistic" and continues to communicate with the U.S. He emphasized that Washington has repeatedly affirmed its Taiwan policy remains unchanged, which includes maintaining regional stability through arms sales under the Taiwan Relations Act. Koo asserted that continued arms sales are in the U.S.'s interest, framing Taiwan as a stabilizer and China as the provocateur.

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