Trump Leaves Beijing Non-Committal on $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Package
Following a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing on May 15, 2026, without finalizing a planned $14 billion arms deal for Taiwan. While Trump hailed trade agreements, he admitted to being non-committal on the weapons sale after Xi warned that the Taiwan issue could lead to 'collision.' Trump stated he would make a final determination soon after speaking with Taiwanese leadership, maintaining a stance of strategic ambiguity.
Date: May 15, 2026
Location: China
Conflict: China-Taiwan Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Guardian