Event Brief
Taiwan on edge as Trump visits Beijing over arms sales
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
Summary: Taiwan is concerned US-China talks during Trump’s Beijing visit could involve US arms sales and use Taiwan as leverage.
WHO: Taiwan
WHAT: Taiwan’s unease over potential US arms sales discussions during Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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