President Donald Trump reportedly denied a deal that would have provided $400 million in military aid for the island of Taiwan.
The decision has not been finalized and could still be reversed, but reports indicate that the White House hopes to arrange a weapons sales agreement instead.
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“The U.S. has long supported Taiwan in strengthening its defense capabilities,” the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. “As a responsible member of the region, Taiwan is determined and will continue to strengthen its self-defense capabilities, cooperate with the United States and other fr