Taiwan Urges U.S. Arms Amid Delay

Taiwan’s top diplomat in the U.S. is sounding the alarm: Taipei can’t wait for help—it must defend itself, now. With a $14 billion arms deal stalled since May, when Trump and Xi discussed it, Taiwan’s Alexander Yui insists the island is ramping up defense spending and buying U.S. weapons to bolster its own capabilities. He counters China’s military provocations—flights and ships near Taiwan—and warns that Beijing, not Taipei, is the threat to freedom and democracy. Though the sale remains on hold due to U.S. stock availability and political maneuvering, Yui says Washington’s overall stance hasn’t shifted—and Congress backs the arms sales. Navigating Trump’s unpredictable style, Yui remains confident, urging the world to look at actions, not just words. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1cbd38bbfa945ce3