TAIPEI, March 26 (Reuters) – Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo on Thursday indicated the next arms sale package from the United States is on track after the government received a letter of guarantee from Washington, even as the U.S. and Chinese leaders prepare to meet in May.
A major U.S. arms package for Taiwan worth about $14 billion that includes advanced interceptor missiles is ready for U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval and could be signed after his upcoming trip to China, Reuters reported this month, citing sources briefed on the discussion.
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But Trump has postponed that trip, originally scheduled for early April, due to the Iran war, and is now due in Beijing May 14-15.
Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, is sure to be a topic, especially after Chinese President Xi Jinping told Trump in a call last month that the U.S. must
Taiwan indicates next US arms sale is on track after receiving guarantee letter
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