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Taiwan

US reportedly pauses $14bn arms sale to Taiwan amid Iran war

A top United States military official has said Washington is pausing a $14bn arms sale to Taiwan to conserve munitions for its war on Iran.

22 May 2026-10:56
AMD commits over $10 billion to Taiwan AI sector

21 May 2026-11:16
Taiwan president Lai rejects China pressure and pledges stronger defense amid US tensions

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has rejected external pressure over the island’s future and pledged to strengthen its defense capabilities, amid ongoing tensions with China and shifting US rhetoric on arms sales. His remarks came during a speech marking the second year of his presidency.

20 May 2026-10:17
Taiwan and the risk of great power conflict

Taiwan has become one of the most dangerous and strategically sensitive flashpoints in modern international politics.

18 May 2026-23:01
Taiwan president defends US arms deals after Trump ‘bargaining chip’ remarks

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has defended the island’s purchase of US weapons after US President Donald Trump described arms sales to Taiwan as a “bargaining chip” during recent comments following his visit to China.

18 May 2026-13:17
Trump and Xi: Strait of Hormuz for Taiwan trade-off?

The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing drew the attention of the entire world, as relations between the two leading global powers have the potential either to deepen existing geopolitical tensions or to offer hope for easing the current geopolitical and geo-economic situation.

16 May 2026-12:01
Trump’s visit to China: Political reset without a full breakthrough

Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

16 May 2026-00:10
Why is Taiwan becoming the most dangerous flashpoint between China and the U.S.?

Taiwan has become the most dangerous and strategically sensitive issue in relations between China and United States, with growing fears that tensions surrounding the island could eventually trigger the world’s most consequential geopolitical conflict.

15 May 2026-13:31
New Zealand passenger from hantavirus cruise quarantined in Taiwan

15 May 2026-12:38
TSMC to sell 152 million shares in chipmaker Vanguard

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has announced plans to sell up to 152 million shares in Vanguard International Semiconductor through a block trade to institutional investors, reducing its ownership in the company.

15 May 2026-12:21