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Trump Withholds Commitment on Taiwan Defense Amid Talks with China

5/15/2026AI summary

Trump Withholds Commitment on Taiwan Defense Amid Talks with China

US President Donald Trump refrains from committing to defend Taiwan against potential Chinese aggression during talks with President Xi Jinping, citing upcoming decisions on arms sales to the island.

US Missile Stockpile Depletion Raises Taiwan Defense Concerns

Defense·4/23/2026AI summary

US Missile Stockpile Depletion Raises Taiwan Defense Concerns

The US has used over 1,000 Tomahawk missiles and 1,500-2,000 air defense interceptors in the war with Iran, with full replenishment potentially taking six years. This has sparked concerns about Washington's ability to defend Taiwan against a potential Chinese invasion, though officials say no imminent conflict is expected and Xi Jinping is preparing for a summit with Trump in Beijing next month.