NYT
One Issue That Could Upend Fragile U.S.-China Ties: Taiwan Arms
Monday, September 21, 2026
President Trump is considering a $14 billion weapons sale to Taiwan. Beijing has pressed Trump to freeze the sale. Taiwan has stated that its security aligns with U.S. interests.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/world/asia/china-trump-taiwan-arms-sales.html