Kaohsiung City Councilor Huang Shao-ting questioned Mayor Chen Chi-mai on the impact of the US-China summit on Taiwan's industries and security. Chen emphasized training semiconductor talent, retaining advanced technology in Taiwan, and playing a more active role in the international community.
US arms sales to Taiwan are delayed due to depleted US ammunition stocks from Middle East conflicts and ongoing US-China discussions. Congress is pushing to approve a $14 billion arms package to reaffirm commitment to Taiwan's defense.
Putin's visit to China to commemorate a treaty with Xi Jinping is seen by analysts as deeper than its official agenda, highlighting China's growing diplomatic leverage and its role in a fragmented global order.
US President Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a second day of talks in Beijing, claiming "fantastic trade deals" despite limited economic breakthroughs, while tensions over Taiwan and progress on Iran war negotiations emerged as key discussion points.
