Event Brief
Trump Hints at Taiwan Weapons Decision Soon
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET
Summary: Donald Trump indicates he will soon decide on sending weapons to Taiwan, despite warnings from China's Xi Jinping.
WHO: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping
WHAT: Weapons decision regarding Taiwan
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET
WHERE: Taiwan
WHY: Response to China's warnings
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