Event Brief
UPDATED May 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
May 11, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Analyst: Trump could change Taiwan policy in Beijing
By The BriefBrief
Analyst David Sacks said Trump could change US policy toward Taiwan without being constrained much by Congress.
WHO: David Sacks
WHAT: Sacks discussed how Trump could change Taiwan policy despite Congress limits
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
How this story developed (showing 18 of 18 earlier reports)
-
Taiwan open to direct Trump-Lai talks
· May 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
-
Robert Gates says changing US Taiwan rhetoric would be a mistake
· May 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
-
Trump says nothing’s changed on Taiwan despite shift
· May 17, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
-
Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
· May 16, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
-
Trump calls Taiwan arms sales a China negotiation chip
· May 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
-
Beijing will judge Trump’s Taiwan stance by arms sales
· May 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
-
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence
· May 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
-
China issues verbal warning to US over Taiwan
· May 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
-
Xi warns Trump of Taiwan missteps leading to confrontation
· May 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
-
Analysts question Trump’s Taiwan stance and ‘strategic ambiguity’
· May 14, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
-
Xi tells Trump Taiwan issue could spark conflict
· May 14, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
-
Taiwan says Trump-Xi summit brings no surprises
· May 14, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
-
Susan Thornton on Xi’s Taiwan warnings
· May 14, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
-
Taiwan watches Trump-Xi meeting for signs China will test US resolve
· May 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
-
Taiwan on edge as Trump visits Beijing over arms sales
· May 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
-
China strategy could push Trump to soften Taiwan language
· May 12, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
-
Trump expects to speak with Xi on Taiwan weapons policy
· May 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
-
Taiwan fears Trump will speak off-script in Beijing
· May 11, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Reporting from 23 identified publishers across this event arc.
View all 23 publishers
Publishers represented across this event arc
These publishers contributed reporting to the broader event history. Not every source addresses the specific development described above.
How this brief is built: The BriefBrief correlates multiple sources into one evolving event brief, updated as new facts emerge.
Macron calls for dialogue with Rwanda and DRC
Emmanuel Macron
May 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
US attorney general defends press subpoenas
Todd Blanche
May 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
French minister unsure if hantavirus strain mutated
Stephanie Rist
May 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
OAPS debate: Trump, Biden and Lula criticized as too old
Donald Trump
May 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Page 19154 of 21417
Same format. Every time.
Continue reading — sign in or create a free account with